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ENZYME K$_M$(M) K$_{cat}$(S$^{-1}$) Ribulose-1,5-biphosphate carboxylase/oxygenate (Rubisco) 7.5x10$^{-4}$ 1.3x10$^2$ Secretory protein C (SecC) 5.0x10$^{-5}$ 7.5x10$^6$ Methane monooxygenase (Moo) 1.9x10$^{-2}$ 2.4x10$^5$

          ENZYME
K$_M$(M)
K$_{cat}$(S$^{-1}$)
Ribulose-1,5-biphosphate carboxylase/oxygenate (Rubisco)
7.5x10$^{-4}$
1.3x10$^2$
Secretory protein C (SecC)
5.0x10$^{-5}$
7.5x10$^6$
Methane monooxygenase (Moo)
1.9x10$^{-2}$
2.4x10$^5$

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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Please answer all questions! A. Which enzyme has the highest affinity for substrate? Explain in 1-2 sentences. B. Which enzyme can convert the most substrate in 1 minute? C. Calculate the catalytic efficiency of each enzyme. D. Which enzyme has the highest Vmax? E. What is the likely substrate of Methane monooxygenase? What reaction is it responsible for? Explain in 2-3 sentences. ENZYME: Ribulose-1,5-biphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (Rubisco), Secretory protein C (SecC), Methane monooxygenase (Moo) KM (M): 7.5x10^4, 5.0x10^5, 1.9x10 Kcats^-1: 1.3x10^2, 7.5x10^6, 2.4x10^8