Zoology-Enzymes

NEET Zoology Enzymes MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11

What is the approximate rate increase of the reaction catalyzed by carbonic anhydrase compared to the uncatalyzed reaction?

A

10 million times

B

600 times

C

200 times

D

600,000 times

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The enzyme carbonic anhydrase increases the reaction rate by about 10 million times, allowing 600,000 molecules of H2CO3 to be formed every second compared to only about 200 molecules in the absence of the enzyme.

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