Assume that the reaction catalyzed by an enzyme follows Michaelis-Menten kinetics. The substrate concentration (Km, Michaelis constant) needed to reach 50% of the maximum reaction velocity (Vmax) is 25 µM. Approximately, what substrate concentration is required to obtain at least 25% of the maximum reaction velocity?

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Assume that the reaction catalyzed by an enzyme follows Michaelis-Menten kinetics. The substrate concentration (K_m, Michaelis constant) needed to reach 50% of the maximum reaction velocity (V_max) is 25 μM. Approximately, what substrate concentration is required to obtain at least 25% of the maximum reaction velocity?

	(A) 8 μM
	(B) 15 μM
	(C) 30 μM
	(D) 100 μM
	(E) 300 μM

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Posted: Friday, December 12, 2014
Last updated: Friday, December 12, 2014