Zoology-Enzymes
NEET Zoology Enzymes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
If an enzyme catalyzes a reaction to produce 600,000 molecules per second, how many molecules would be produced in 5 minutes without the enzyme, given the reaction rate in the absence of the enzyme is 200 molecules per hour?
A
16.67 molecules
B
1000 molecules
C
200 molecules
D
60 molecules
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Without the enzyme, the rate is 200 molecules per hour. In 5 minutes (1/12 of an hour), 200/12 = 16.67 molecules are produced.
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