Enzyme 1 has km=5, specific activity = 103 u/mg
Enzyme 2 has km=130, specific activity = 811 u/mg
Let us simulate conditions in the stomach where there is excess of substrate such that all enzymes are continually saturated, and the products are constantly taken away.
Which is more effecient? For a given period of time, which one would end up with more products?
I am expecting enzyme 2 would have more products because of the higher specific activity. Am I right in assuming this? I have no idea how the km value would affect the efficiencies of the enzymes.
'grateful for any help here.
2007-03-07
20:00:16
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justine d
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