Given That E_a for a Certain Biological Reaction Is 48

question 48

Multiple Choice

Given that E_a for a certain biological reaction is 48 kJ/mol and that the rate constant is 2.5 × 10^-2 s^-1 at 15°C, what is the rate constant at 37°C?

• A)2.7 × 10^-2 s^-1
• B)2.5 × 10^-1 s^-1
• C)1.0 × 10^-1 s^-1
• D)6.0 × 10^-3 s^-1
• E)1.1 s^-1

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