Estimation of Ks and max Values

Question

Assuming maintenance is achieved entirely by endogenous metabolism, analysis of the given data showed that _max = 0.95 h^-1 and K_s = 0.141 mg/mL. On the other hand, assuming maintenance is achieved entirely by substrate consumption, analysis of the given data showed that  _max = 2.3 h^-1 and K_s = 0.548 mg/mL. Using no more than two sentences in each case, clearly describe why the outcomes stated below are to be expected.

1. The value of _max estimated under the assumption of maintenance by substrate consumption was greater than that estimated under assumption of maintenance by indigenous metabolism.
2. The value of K_s estimated under the assumption of maintenance by substrate consumption was greater than that estimated under the assumption of maintenance by endogenous metabolism.

Summary

This question belongs to bioreactors in biotechnology and discusses about maintenance of a bioreactor by endogenous metabolism.

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