Biochemical Engineering - Enzymes and Kinetics - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Enzymes and Kinetics - Section 1 (Q.No. 22)
22.
An enzyme is assayed at an initial substrate concentration of 2 x 10-5M. In 6 minute, half of the substrate is used. The Km for the substrate is 2 x 10-3M. The value of k in minute is
0.115
0.42
0.093
6.693
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Jhon said:   2 years ago
I Didn't understand. Please explain to me.

Neha yadav said:   9 years ago
Solution to this question:

Tthe enzymatic reaction is mainly first order reaction.

From the first order of reaction, k = 0.693/half time (t1/2).

Half time is 6 min as given in the question.

So, 0.693/6 = 0.1155.
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Akku said:   10 years ago
Please explain this.
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Saipraveen said:   10 years ago
Sir please do the solution I didn't get the solution to this question.
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Samuels Austin said:   1 decade ago
Can I get an explanation of the calculation on how the answer came to be?

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