kcat Flashcards
1
Q
when [s] saturating
A
kcat = vmax/[etotal]
2
Q
which kinetic constant is equal to kcat when mm assumptions hold
A
k2
3
Q
when [s] «km
A
v0=(kcat/km)(etotal times s)
4
Q
units for kcat/km
A
M-1s-1
5
Q
catalytic efficiency
A
kcat/km
6
Q
diffusion limit
A
maximal rate of transport of substrate molecules in solution
7
Q
catalytic perfection def
A
substrate converted to product as fast as it can diffuse into the enzyme
8
Q
catalytic perfection range
A
10^8-10^9
