Lineweaver–Burk linearization of Michaelis–Menten kinetics (1/v = (Km/Vmax)(1/[S]) + 1/Vmax)
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1/v = (Km/Vmax)(1/[S]) + 1/Vmax
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| slope | Km/Vmax |
| x-intercept | −1/Km |
| y-intercept | 1/Vmax |
When to use this
Double-reciprocal plot; useful for estimating Km and Vmax from data (JEE graph interpretation).