In a Certain Reaction, the Concentration of a Single Reactant

question 60

Multiple Choice

In a certain reaction, the concentration of a single reactant is doubled and the rate goes up by a factor of 4. What is the order of the reaction with respect to that reactant?

• A)0
• B)1
• C)2
• D)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Cholesterol

A type of lipid molecule that is essential for the formation of cell membranes, certain hormones, and Vitamin D.

Receptor Proteins

Proteins located on the surface of cells or within cells that bind to specific molecules, leading to a cellular response.

Receptor Molecule

A protein on the surface or inside a cell that binds to specific molecules like hormones or neurotransmitters, triggering a response inside the cell.

Transduction Pathway

A series of molecular actions within a cell that converts a signal from outside the cell to a functional change within the cell.