When the Reaction a → B + C Is Studied

question 14

Multiple Choice

When the reaction A → B + C is studied, a plot of ln[A]_t vs. time gives a straight line with a negative slope. What is the order of the reaction?

• A)Zero
• B)First
• C)Second
• D)Third
• E)More information is needed to determine the order.

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Definitions:

Immunoglobulin

Proteins in the blood plasma produced by B cells that act as antibodies to help fight infections.

T Cells

A type of lymphocyte that plays a central role in cell-mediated immunity, developed in the thymus.

Thymus

A specialized primary lymphoid organ of the immune system, where T cells mature, located in the chest between the lungs.

Specific Immunity

Immunity that is characterized by the body's ability to recognize and specifically respond to particular pathogens or foreign substances.