Kinetics & Reaction Dynamics
Connect reaction rates, enzyme mechanisms and experimental time courses.
Core concepts
- Reaction order and rate laws
- Integrated rate equations and half-life
- Arrhenius equation and activation energy
- Michaelis–Menten enzyme kinetics
- Inhibition models and Lineweaver–Burk limitations
- Initial-rate and progress-curve analysis
- How would doubling substrate concentration affect initial velocity in a saturated enzyme system?
- How can an Arrhenius plot help estimate activation energy?
- Which controls distinguish substrate depletion from enzyme inactivation?
Suggested learning activity
Compare initial reaction rates across a controlled substrate concentration series. Plot initial velocity against concentration and discuss model assumptions.
Reference relationship
First order: [A]ₜ = [A]₀e^(−kt) | Enzyme: v₀ = Vmax[S]/(Km+[S])
Pre-lab / research design checklist
Notes are held in this page session only; copy them before leaving.