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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