If E_a for a Certain Biological Reaction Is 50 $\circ$ C (Normal) to 40

question 20

Multiple Choice

If E_a for a certain biological reaction is 50. kJ/mol, by what factor (how many times) will the rate of this reaction increase when body temperature increases from 37 ^$\circ$ C (normal) to 40 ^$\circ$ C (fever)

• A) 1.15
• B) 1.20
• C) 2.0 * 10⁵
• D) 1.0002
• E) 2.0

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