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Which of the following is correct about turnover number (kcat) and the specificity constant for an enzyme?

A. The kcat reveals how well an enzyme works.
B. kcat Vmax/[ES]
C. The specificity constant is defined as (kcat)(Km)
D. The specificity constant is defined as kcat/Km.

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Specificity constant-The ratio of Kcat/Km is called as specificity constant.

Kcat-Turn over number

Km-Michaelis constant

Specifictiy constant is the measure of enzyme efficiency .

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