Answer E (correct answer): The question shows a Michaelis-Ment | Usmle materials 2020

Answer E (correct answer): The question shows a Michaelis-Menten curve for an enzymatic reaction. Maximum velocity of enzymatic conversion of alcohol to acetaldehyde occurs at an ethanol concentration of about 0.08g/dl. At concentrations above this level, metabolism of ethanol into acetaldehyde will occur at a constant rate. Thus, when the blood alcohol level increases from 0.08 to O.lOg/dL there will be no change in rate of aceta!dehyde formation.