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  1. The kinetics of the disintegration of baker’s yeast cells in a bead mill is described as dp/dt = K. (Pm – P), where P is the concentration of protein released and Pm is the maximum protein concentration achievable. K is the first order rate constant and is 0.5 hr–1 for the system studied. The time required for the release of 90% of the intracellular proteins will be ​
    1. ​10 hr
    2. 2 hr ​
    3. 4.6 hr ​
    4. None of these
Correct Option: C

dP
= K(Pm - P)
dt

K =
2.303
log10
100 P
t10 P

K =
2.303
t

t =
2.303
⇒ 4.606 hour
0.5



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