Enzyme kinetics is the study of the rates at which enzymes catalyze biochemical reactions. This field of research focuses on understanding the mechanisms by which enzymes bind to substrates, catalyze reactions, and release products. By studying enzyme kinetics, scientists can gain insights into how enzymes function in living organisms, how they are regulated, and how they can be manipulated for various applications, such as in the development of new drugs or industrial processes. Key concepts in enzyme kinetics include Michaelis-Menten kinetics, enzyme inhibition, enzyme kinetics assays, and enzyme turnover rates.