In the derivation of the Michaelis-Menten Equation, which assumption allows us to ignore the back reaction, E + P?

In the derivation of the Michaelis-Menten Equation, which assumption allows us to ignore the back reaction, E + P?




A. initial rate
B. k4 = 0
C. [S} is great
D. steady state
E. [E] = 8



Answer: A