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V<sub>max</sub> is the notation used to describe the maximum velocity at which a reaction can occur. Once V<sub>max</sub> is reached a reaction cannot proceed any faster, regardless of how much extra substrate is added. <sup></sup> | V<sub>max</sub> is the notation used to describe the maximum velocity at which a reaction can occur. Once V<sub>max</sub> is reached a reaction cannot proceed any faster, regardless of how much extra substrate is added. <sup></sup> The relationship between the enzymes rate of reaction and the substrate is defined as the Km<ref>Km</ref> (Michaelas Constant) of the enzyme. There relationship is defined by the following equation: '''v = Vmax / (1 + (Km/[S]))<br>''' | ||
Revision as of 00:41, 23 November 2010
Vmax is the notation used to describe the maximum velocity at which a reaction can occur. Once Vmax is reached a reaction cannot proceed any faster, regardless of how much extra substrate is added. The relationship between the enzymes rate of reaction and the substrate is defined as the Km[1] (Michaelas Constant) of the enzyme. There relationship is defined by the following equation: v = Vmax / (1 + (Km/[S]))
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