Michaelis-Menten kinetics

noun

The simplest case of enzyme kinetics, where an enzyme catalyzes the transformation of one substrate into one product.

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Meanings

nounMichaelis-Menten kinetics (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryThe simplest case of enzyme kinetics, where an enzyme catalyzes the transformation of one substrate into one product.

Origin

Named after Leonor Michaelis and Maud Menten.

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