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Why do we use kcat (also called turnover number) and not Vmax when we characterize the...

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Why do we use kcat (also called turnover number) and not Vmaxwhen we characterize the properties of an enzymecatalysedreaction?

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Turnover number Kcat Vmax ET where ET concentration of enzyme Turnover number is the rate of product formation per unit time per unit enzyme concentration Under ideal conditions 1 binding site per    See Answer
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