The Following Reaction Is Second Order in [A] and the Rate

question 126

Multiple Choice

The following reaction is second order in [A] and the rate constant is 0.039 M^-1s^-1: A → B
The concentration of A was 0.30 M at 23 s. The initial concentration of A was __________ M.

• A)2.4
• B)0.27
• C)0.41
• D)3.7
• E)1.2 × 10^-2

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Translation Site

The location within the cell where mRNA is translated into proteins, typically occurring in the ribosomes.

Ribosome

A cellular organelle that synthesizes proteins, using messenger RNA as a template.

Nucleus

A membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells that contains most of the cell's genetic material.

Nucleolus

A structure within the nucleus of a cell where ribosomal RNA is produced and assembled.