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The Catalytic Rate Constant is defined as the rate constant for conversion of the enzyme-substrate complex to enzyme and product. Check FAQs
kcat=(KMkf)-kr
kcat - Catalytic Rate Constant?KM - Michaelis Constant?kf - Forward Rate Constant?kr - Reverse Rate Constant?

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700Edit=(3Edit6.9Edit)-20Edit
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Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
kcat=(KMkf)-kr
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
kcat=(3mol/L6.9s⁻¹)-20mol/L*s
Next Step Convert Units
kcat=(3000mol/m³6.9s⁻¹)-20000mol/m³*s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
kcat=(30006.9)-20000
LAST Step Evaluate
kcat=700s⁻¹

Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant Formula Elements

Variables
Catalytic Rate Constant
The Catalytic Rate Constant is defined as the rate constant for conversion of the enzyme-substrate complex to enzyme and product.
Symbol: kcat
Measurement: First Order Reaction Rate ConstantUnit: s⁻¹
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Michaelis Constant
The Michaelis Constant is numerically equal to the substrate concentration at which the reaction rate is half of the maximum rate of the system.
Symbol: KM
Measurement: Molar ConcentrationUnit: mol/L
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Forward Rate Constant
The Forward Rate Constant is defined as the rate constant for the forward occurring reaction.
Symbol: kf
Measurement: First Order Reaction Rate ConstantUnit: s⁻¹
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Reverse Rate Constant
The Reverse Rate Constant is defined as the rate constant for the backward reaction.
Symbol: kr
Measurement: Reaction RateUnit: mol/L*s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Catalytic Rate Constant

​Go Catalytic Rate Constant if Substrate Concentration is higher than Michaelis Constant
kcat=Vmax[E0]

Other formulas in Michaelis Menten Kinetics Equation category

​Go Maximum Rate of System from Michaelis Menten Kinetics equation
Vmax=V0(KM+S)S
​Go Substrate Concentration from Michaelis Menten Kinetics Equation
S=KMV0Vmax-V0
​Go Michaelis Constant from Michaelis Menten kinetics equation
KM=S(Vmax-V0V0)
​Go Michaelis Constant given Catalytic Rate Constant and Initial Enzyme Concentration
KM=S((kcat[E0])-V0)V0

How to Evaluate Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant?

Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant evaluator uses Catalytic Rate Constant = (Michaelis Constant*Forward Rate Constant)-Reverse Rate Constant to evaluate the Catalytic Rate Constant, The Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis constant formula is defined as the subtraction of reverse rate constant from the product of Michaelis constant and forward rate constant of the enzymatic reaction mechanism. Catalytic Rate Constant is denoted by kcat symbol.

How to evaluate Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant, enter Michaelis Constant (KM), Forward Rate Constant (kf) & Reverse Rate Constant (kr) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant

What is the formula to find Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant?
The formula of Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant is expressed as Catalytic Rate Constant = (Michaelis Constant*Forward Rate Constant)-Reverse Rate Constant. Here is an example- 700 = (3000*6.9)-20000.
How to calculate Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant?
With Michaelis Constant (KM), Forward Rate Constant (kf) & Reverse Rate Constant (kr) we can find Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant using the formula - Catalytic Rate Constant = (Michaelis Constant*Forward Rate Constant)-Reverse Rate Constant.
What are the other ways to Calculate Catalytic Rate Constant?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Catalytic Rate Constant-
  • Catalytic Rate Constant=Maximum Rate/Initial Enzyme ConcentrationOpenImg
Can the Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant be negative?
Yes, the Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant, measured in First Order Reaction Rate Constant can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant?
Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant is usually measured using the 1 Per Second[s⁻¹] for First Order Reaction Rate Constant. 1 Per Millisecond[s⁻¹], 1 Per Day[s⁻¹], 1 Per Hour[s⁻¹] are the few other units in which Catalytic rate constant given Michaelis Constant can be measured.
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