MDCAT Biology MCQ #3329

A certain enzyme has a low Km, indicating that it has a high affinity for its substrate. What is the advantage of this property?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #3329

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A certain enzyme has a low Km, indicating that it has a high affinity for its substrate. What is the advantage of this property?

    • A) Increased reaction rate
    • B) Increased substrate affinity
    • C) Increased enzyme stability
    • D) Increased product yield

    Answer: Increased substrate affinity

    Explanation: Low Km indicates high substrate affinity, most tempting wrong is Increased reaction rate