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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when an enzymatic reaction approaches its Michaelis constant?
A)Reaction rate is half the Vmax✓
B)Enzyme denaturation accelerates rapidly
C)Substrate concentration limits catalysis
D)Product inhibition is completely eliminated
💡 Explanation
When substrate concentration equals the Michaelis constant (Km), the reaction rate equals half the maximum velocity (Vmax) because the enzyme's active sites are filled at 50% capacity. Therefore the rate is half of Vmax, rather than enzyme denaturation, substrate limitation at saturation, or complete removal of product inhibition all of which depend on independent constraints.
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