Rate determining step

[Abigail Urbina 1K]

The book says "In some cases the original reaction with a slow rate-determining step may continue in parallel with the catalyzed reaction. However, the rate is determined by the faster path, which governs the overall rate of formation of products." I thought that the rate was determined by the slow elementary step, so I'm a little confused. Can someone please clarify what the book means?

[allyz1F]

I had this same question - maybe a typo?

[Kaileigh Yang 2I]

I think it means the slow step.