Chapter 6, Problem 3RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The definition of the following terminologies:

(a) Reaction order

(b) Turnover number

(c) Double-displacement reaction

(d) Inhibitor

(e) Reaction mechanism

Introduction:

In a multi-substrate reaction, there may be two or more substrates. Enzymes or catalysts act on the substrate(s) to give the product. Some reactions may get completed in one or two step, shereas some may be complex and get completed in more than two steps.