A Reaction Is First-Order with Respect to the Reactant R

question 72

Multiple Choice

A reaction is first-order with respect to the reactant R. Which of the following plots will produce a straight line?

• A)[R] vs. 1/time
• B)1/[R] vs. time
• C)[R] ² vs. time
• D)1/[R] ² vs. time
• E)ln[R] vs. time

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Definitions:

Electron Transport System

A series of compounds that transfer electrons from electron donors to electron acceptors via redox reactions, generating ATP.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule used as the primary energy carrier in cells for metabolic processes.

NADPH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, a cofactor used in anabolic reactions, such as lipid and nucleic acid synthesis, which requires reducing power.

PGA

A common abbreviation with multiple meanings; in a biological context, it could refer to Phenylglyoxylic acid, otherwise, it's often used for Professional Golfers' Association.