Which step in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction was assumed to be negligible by Michaelis and Menton?
A)Formation of ES from E + P.
B)Formation of E + P from ES.
C)Conversion of ES to E + S.
D)Formation of ES from E + S.

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Michaelis and Menton assumed that the formation of ES from E + P (product inhibition) was negligible, and therefore did not include it in their model.

Which Step in an Enzyme-Catalyzed Reaction Was Assumed to Be