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Evaluate the Michaelis constant for the following lipase catalyzed trans-esterification reaction for the production of biodiesel
where, k1 = 3 × 108 M–1 s–1; k = 4 × 10³ s–1 and k2 = 2 × 10³ s–1
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- 4.2 × 10–3 M
- 14.0 × 10–4 M
- 6.4 × 10–6 M
- 1.4 × 10–4 M
Correct Option: D
Km = | ||
K1 |
= | ||
3 × 108M-1S-1 |
= | ||
3 × 108 |
= 1.4 × 10-4M