Cogitation from monod equation: discussion of three similar equations in biological undergraduate teaching

Abstract:

This article introduces and compares three similar equations in biology and related major undergraduate teaching: Monod equation related to the kinetics of microbial cell growth, Michaelis-Menten equation related to the enzymatic reaction kinetics, and Langmuir equation related to adsorption separation. We hope this article can provide reference for relevant professional teachers’ teaching and students’ learning.

Key words:Monod equation, Michaelis-Menten equation, Langmuir equation, Biology teaching