Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant Formula

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The Forward Rate Constant is defined as the rate constant for the forward occurring reaction. Check FAQs
kf=kr+kcatKM
kf - Forward Rate Constant?kr - Reverse Rate Constant?kcat - Catalytic Rate Constant?KM - Michaelis Constant?

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6.6669Edit=20Edit+0.65Edit3Edit
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Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
kf=kr+kcatKM
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
kf=20mol/L*s+0.65s⁻¹3mol/L
Next Step Convert Units
kf=20000mol/m³*s+0.65s⁻¹3000mol/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
kf=20000+0.653000
Next Step Evaluate
kf=6.66688333333333s⁻¹
LAST Step Rounding Answer
kf=6.6669s⁻¹

Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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.

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 Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant?

Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant evaluator uses Forward Rate Constant = (Reverse Rate Constant+Catalytic Rate Constant)/Michaelis Constant to evaluate the Forward Rate Constant, The Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant formula is defined as the ratio of addition of rate constant of reverse reaction and rate constant of reaction from intermediate to product to the Michaelis constant of the reaction. Forward Rate Constant is denoted by kf symbol.

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

FAQs on Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant

What is the formula to find Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant?
The formula of Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant is expressed as Forward Rate Constant = (Reverse Rate Constant+Catalytic Rate Constant)/Michaelis Constant. Here is an example- 6.666883 = (20000+0.65)/3000.
How to calculate Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant?
With Reverse Rate Constant (kr), Catalytic Rate Constant (kcat) & Michaelis Constant (KM) we can find Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant using the formula - Forward Rate Constant = (Reverse Rate Constant+Catalytic Rate Constant)/Michaelis Constant.
Can the Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant be negative?
Yes, the Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant, measured in First Order Reaction Rate Constant can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant?
Forward 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 Forward Rate Constant given Michaelis Constant can be measured.
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