To calculate the Standard Error of Regression (SER) for the Lineweaver-Burk and Eadie-Hofstee plots, we will follow these general steps:

1. Lineweaver-Burk Plot

The Lineweaver-Burk plot is a linear transformation of the Michaelis-Menten equation, given by:

$\frac{1}{v} = \frac{K_m}{V_{\text{max}}} \cdot \frac{1}{[S]} + \frac{1}{V_{\text{max}}}$

Where:

• $v$ is the rate of product formation (pmol min$^-1$)
• $V_{\text{max}}$ is the maximum velocity
• $K_m$ is the Michaelis constant
• $[S]$ is the substrate concentration

In this plot:

• The slope is $\frac{K_m}{V_{\text{max}}}$
• The intercept is $\frac{1}{V_{\text{max}}}$

We will calculate the SER of the slope using linear regression on the transformed data ($1/[S]$, $1/v$).

2. Eadie-Hofstee Plot

The Eadie-Hofstee plot rearranges the Michaelis-Menten equation to the following linear form:

$v = V_{\text{max}} - K_m \cdot \frac{v}{[S]}$

In this plot:

• The slope is $-K_m$
• The intercept is $V_{\text{max}}$

We will calculate the SER of the slope using linear regression on the transformed data ($v$, $v/[S]$).

Data Table

$[S]$ (mM)	$v$ (pmol min$^{-1}$)
1.5	0.21
2.0	0.24
3.0	0.28
4.0	0.33
8.0	0.40
16.0	0.45

Steps to Calculate the SER for Each Plot

Step 1: Prepare the Data

For the Lineweaver-Burk plot, calculate:

• $1/[S]$
• $1/v$

For the Eadie-Hofstee plot, calculate:

• $v/[S]$

Step 2: Perform Linear Regression

Fit a linear regression to the transformed data for each plot. The SER of the slope is given by:

$\text{SER} = \frac{\sqrt{\sum \left( y_i - \hat{y}_i \right)^2}}{n - 2}$

Where:

• $y_i$ are the observed values
• $\hat{y}_i$ are the predicted values from the linear regression
• $n$ is the number of data points

Step 3: Compare the SER for Each Plot

After calculating the SER for both the Lineweaver-Burk and Eadie-Hofstee slopes, compare the values to determine which method provides greater precision.

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5 Follow-up Questions:

1. What is the significance of comparing the Lineweaver-Burk and Eadie-Hofstee plots?
2. How does $K_m$ affect enzyme kinetics in the Michaelis-Menten equation?
3. Why do we use transformations like Lineweaver-Burk for enzyme kinetics data?
4. What assumptions underlie the use of linear regression in enzyme kinetics?
5. Can you explain the biological importance of the $V_{\text{max}}$ value?

Tip:

The Lineweaver-Burk plot tends to give more weight to lower substrate concentrations, which can lead to inaccuracies in estimating kinetic parameters.