Michaelis-Menten equation

proper noun

A differential equation describing Michaelis-Menten kinetics

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Meanings

proper nounthe Michaelis-Menten equation
  1. biochemistryA differential equation describing Michaelis-Menten kinetics
  2. A differential equation describing Michaelis-Menten kinetics: v=(dp)/(dt)=(Va)/(K_m+a).
    1. biochemistryv=(dp)/(dt)=(Va)/(K_m+a).

Origin

Named after Leonor Michaelis and Maud Menten.

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