Which of the following graphs depicts the effect of substrate concentration on velocity of enzyme catalysed reaction?
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Answer
(1) [figure]
Solution
With increase in substrate concentration, the velocity of the enzymatic reaction rises at first almost linearly. As more and more enzyme molecules get occupied, the rise slows down, and the velocity finally levels off at the maximum velocity ( Vmax), which is not exceeded by any further rise in substrate concentration (all active sites saturated).
This gives a hyperbolic curve approaching Vmax, as in graph (A).
Answer: (1)