alleryStart learning →Why does reaction velocity level off at Vmax as substrate rises?
AThe substrate gets denatured
BThe products stop forming
CThe pH falls below optimum
DAll enzyme molecules are saturated
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. All enzyme molecules are saturated
Enzyme molecules are fewer than substrate molecules, so once all are bound no free enzyme is left for extra substrate.
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