Henri-Michaelis-Menten model

The Henri-Michaelis-Menten model is a fundamental concept in biochemistry that describes how enzymes interact with substrates to facilitate chemical reactions. When an enzyme encounters a substrate, it forms an enzyme-substrate complex, which then transforms into product. The model explains how the rate of a reaction changes with varying substrate concentrations. At low concentrations, the reaction rate increases quickly, but as the substrate becomes more abundant, the rate levels off, indicating that the enzyme is working at its maximum capacity. This model helps scientists understand enzyme activity and efficiency in biological processes.