In general, an enzyme has one active site at which catalysis can occur. when the substrates are bound to the active site, the enzyme will catalyze the reaction. as the concentration of substrate increases, the reaction rate increases, until the point where the active site is saturated with substrate. when the enzyme is saturated, the rate of the reaction will not increase with the concentration of substrates.
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In general, an enzyme has one active site at which catalysis can occur. When the substrates are bound to the active site, the enzyme will catalyze the reaction. As the concentration of substrate increases, the reaction rate increases, until the point where the active site is saturated with substrate. When the enzyme is saturated, the rate of the reaction will not increase with the s question for future reference Reaction rate vs. substrate concentration Maximum activity Substrate concentration Consider a situation in which the enzyme is operating at optimum temperature and pH, and has been saturated with substrate. What is your best option for increasing the rate of the reaction? Increase the pH increase the temperature increase the enzyme increase the substrate concentration easing the rate of the the enzyme concentration Look at the graph of reaction rate versus substrate concentration for an enzyme. In which region does the reaction rate remain constant? region A region B O region