Steady State The more ES present, the faster ES will dissociate into E + P or E + S. Therefore, when the reaction is started by mixing enzymes and substrates, the [ES] builds up at first, but quickly reaches a STEADY STATE, in which [ES] remains constant. This steady state will persist until almost all of the substrate has been consumed.Steady State The more ES present, the faster ES will dissociate into E + P or E + S. Therefore, when the reaction is started by mixing enzymes and substrates, the [ES] builds up at first, but quickly reaches a STEADY STATE, in which [ES] remains constant. This steady state will persist until almost all of the substrate has been consumed