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Association constant

Definition

noun

A mathematical constant that describes the bonding affinity between two molecules at equilibrium.


Supplement

It is the measure of the affinity of an enzyme for its substrate. An example is the measure of the strength of binding in the hapten-antibody interaction.


Symbol: Ka

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Compare: dissociation constant


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