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Question
Given below are two statements : Statement I : The Michaelis constant {K m ) characterizes the affinity of an enzyme to its substrate. Statement II : Higher the value of the Michaelis constant (K m ), stronger is the binding of the enzyme to the substrate. In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Explanation
In biochemistry, enzyme catalysis and lipid structure dictates that substrate affinity, transition state stabilization and phospholipid composition govern function. Therefore Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect is correct as it reflects catalytic efficiency and membrane organization, supported by mechanistic studies and conserved across related systems.
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