Why is the ½ Vmax of a reaction commonly used to determine the efficiency the reaction, instead of the Vmax? It is impossible to know if the rate of reaction has reached Vmax, so ½ Vmax is used instead. The Km of a reaction is determined by the Vmax The ½ Vmax corresponds to the maximum reaction rate Substrate concentration

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Why is the 12 Vmax of a reaction commonly used to determine the efficiency of
the reaction, instead of the Vmax?
It is impossible to know if the rate of reaction has reached Vmax, so ½ Vmax is
used instead.
The Km of a reaction is determined by the Vmax
The Vmax corresponds to the maximum reaction rate
Substrate concentration does not determine reaction rate, so ½ Vmax is used
Transcribed Image Text:Why is the 12 Vmax of a reaction commonly used to determine the efficiency of the reaction, instead of the Vmax? It is impossible to know if the rate of reaction has reached Vmax, so ½ Vmax is used instead. The Km of a reaction is determined by the Vmax The Vmax corresponds to the maximum reaction rate Substrate concentration does not determine reaction rate, so ½ Vmax is used
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