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If the rate of denaturation of enzyme Y is 1.5*10^-4/min, then the half-life of enzyme Y is ______ mins.

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If the rate of denaturation of enzyme Y is 1.5*10^-4/min, then the half-life of enzyme Y is ______ mins.

(a) 0.462*10^3

(b) 4.62*10^3

(c) 46.2*10^3

(d) 0.0462*10^3

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Correct choice is (b) 4.62*10^3

Explanation: The half-life of an enzyme is given by, \(t_{1/2}=\frac{0.693}{k_d}\)

Where t1/2 = half-life, kd = rate of denaturation

kd = 1.5*10^-4

t1/2 = 0.693/(1.5*10^-4) = 0.462*10^4 = 4.62*10^3 mins.

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