What is the Relationship Between \(K_m\) and \(Vmax\)?
The relationship between \(K_m\) and \(Vmax\) is foundational in enzyme kinetics. While \(Vmax\) represents the maximum rate of the reaction when the enzyme is fully saturated with substrate, \(K_m\) is the substrate concentration at which the reaction rate is half of \(Vmax\). These parameters together define the efficiency and capacity of the enzyme in catalyzing a reaction. Understanding both \(K_m\) and \(Vmax\) allows researchers to fine-tune enzyme-catalyzed processes for better efficiency.
