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The michaelis constant (km) is analogous to _______ that an enzyme has for its substrate. if the km drops then the enzyme has (gained / lost) affinity and if the km increases then the enzyme has (gained
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The michaelis constant (km) is analogous to _______ that an enzyme has for its substrate. if the km drops then the enzyme has (gained / lost) affinity and if the km increases then the enzyme has (gained / gained) affinity.

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The Michaelis menten constant (Km)

Is analogous to the affinity or the compatibility the particular enzyme has for its given substrate.

If the km drops, then the enzyme has reduced or lost affinity and likewise an increase in the affinity or gain is based on an increase in the value for km.
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