For any enzymatic reaction, when the ratio of enzyme substrate complex to free enzyme [ES]/[E] increases.
A) The velocity of the reaction will increase.
B) The velocity of the reaction will decrease.
C) The Km is increased.
D) The turnover number decreases.
E) An allosteric effector must be present.

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An increase in the ratio of [ES]/[E] signifies that more enzyme-substrate complexes are being formed, indicating that the reaction is proceeding at a faster rate. Therefore, the velocity of the reaction will increase.

For Any Enzymatic Reaction, When the Ratio of Enzyme Substrate