+2 votes
in Enzyme Technology by (55.0k points)
What does ‘X’ represent in the following graph?

(a) Turnover number

(b) Damkohler number

(c) Vmax

(d) Effectiveness factor

The question was posed to me during an interview.

My doubt stems from Kinetics of Immobilized Enzymes topic in section Immobilized Enzymes Preparation and Kinetics of Enzyme Technology

1 Answer

+2 votes
by (727k points)
selected by
 
Best answer
Right answer is (d) Effectiveness factor

To explain I would say: The above graph shows the effect of particle diameter on the effectiveness factor of immobilized enzymes. Effectiveness factor is given by \(ƞ=\frac{V}{V_{free}}\), where

V = rate of reaction catalyzed by immobilized enzymes

Vfree = rate of reaction catalyzed by free enzymes

The red dotted line and blue non-dotted line represents the effect of particle diameter on the effectiveness factor at high surface concentration of the enzyme and at small surface concentration of the enzyme. According to the graph, as particle diameter decreases the effectiveness factor also decreases for high surface concentration and for small surface concentration, initially it is maintained and then decreases gradually. The ‘X’ in the plot represents effectiveness factor.

Related questions

We welcome you to Carrieradda QnA with open heart. Our small community of enthusiastic learners are very helpful and supportive. Here on this platform you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of the community. We also monitor posted questions and answers periodically to maintain the quality and integrity of the platform. Hope you will join our beautiful community
...