The steady state assumption states that if K1 = the rate constant for ES formation K2 = the rate constant for ES dissociation K3 = the rate constant for product formation
A) k2 is highly negligible compared with k3 B) The rate of formation of ES is equal to the rate of its degradation over the course of the reaction. C) The rate of formation of ES exceeds the rate of degradation over the course of the reaction. D) k3 is negligible when compared to k2. E) Product concentration at the beginning of the reaction is low.