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In terms of enzyme nomenclature, what is a k system?

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Allosteric enzyme

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A K system is an allosteric enzyme for which the apparent affinity of the enzyme for its substrate is altered in the presence of effector and for which the apparent Vmax does not change. ... KM is a constant for any enzyme.

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