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In a substrate-enzyme reaction, the term Kₐ denotes which one of the following?
In a substrate-enzyme reaction, the term Kₐ denotes which one of the following?
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Ka is the reciprocal of Kd and indicates binding strength.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
- Equilibrium constant
- Dissociation constant
- Association constant
- Turnover rate
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Solution and Explanation
The association constant( \(k_a\)) reflects the strength of binding between an enzyme and its substrate. It is inversely proportional to the dissociation constant (\(k_d\)).
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