Rethinking Fundamentals of Enzyme Action
- Daniel L. Purich
Published Online: 22 NOV 2006
DOI: 10.1002/9780470123195.ch2
Copyright © 1999 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title

Advances in Enzymology and Related Areas of Molecular Biology: Mechanism of Enzyme Action, Part A, Volume 73
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How to Cite
Northrop, D. B. (2006) Rethinking Fundamentals of Enzyme Action, in Advances in Enzymology and Related Areas of Molecular Biology: Mechanism of Enzyme Action, Part A, Volume 73 (ed D. L. Purich), John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470123195.ch2
Editor Information
University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida
Publication History
- Published Online: 22 NOV 2006
- Published Print: 1 JAN 1999
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471246442
Online ISBN: 9780470123195
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Keywords:
- enzyme action;
- michaelian kinetics of steady state;
- catalytic power;
- algebraic vs graphic analogies;
- mutant enzymes
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Michaelian Kinetics in the Steady State
Algebraic Definition of V/K
Physiological Significance of V/K
Problems in Defining Catalytic Power
The Congruent Thermodynamic Cycle
Kinetics of Congruency
Origins of Catalytic Power
Algebraic Versus Graphic Analogies
Resolution of Conflicts
