The catalytic efficiency of two different enzymes can be compared by the

Options

A. Formation of the product
B. The pH of the optimum value
C. The `K_m` value
D. The molecular size of the enzyme

Answer

C

Explanation

`K_m` represents the strength of the binding or affinity of the substrate for the enzyme. Also, the `K_m` is that concentration of substrate at which half the active sites of the enzyme are fired.