two ebzye Xam1 and Xam2 have Kms of 34mM and 76mM repectively, which enzyme will have the higher Vmax?

Question

A Xam1 since it has lower Km(higher affinity and higher Vmax)

B Xam2 since it has higher Km(lowee affinity and higher Vmax)

c we cannot tell,Vmax depends on activation energy, not Km

d we cannot tell Vmax does not depend on K

 

i think it should choose D and what tutor thinks?

Answer 1

d is the correct answer.  You cannot tell the Vmax based on the Km for the enzyme.