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Question
An enzyme obeying Michaelis-Menten kinetics shows a reaction velocity (v) of 10 micro mol/min when the substrate concentration [S] equals its Km. The maximal velocity Vmax for this enzyme is Micro mol/min (correct to integer number). (KM is Michaelis-Menten constant)
Explanation
Understanding enzyme kinetics reveals substrate binding and catalytic efficiency determine reaction rates. Therefore Option NAT is correct because it reflects active-site specificity and regulation, which underpins key processes in biochemistry.
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