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Among the following enzymes, which one has the highest turnover number (kcat)?
Among the following enzymes, which one has the highest turnover number (kcat)?
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Catalase = fastest enzyme; breaks down H2O2 efficiently.
Updated On: Jan 2, 2025
- Catalase
- Carbonic anhydrase
- Fumarase
- Acetylcholinesterase
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Solution and Explanation
Catalase has the highest turnover number, breaking down millions of hydrogen peroxide molecules per second into water and oxygen.
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