2019 Enzyme Engineering

Homework #1   Due on April 5, 2019

Solve the following problems.  Clearly indicate the units in your answers.

1. Calculate the activation energy for the following reaction. Use computer graphic softwares for plot (Excel or Sigma Plot).

Temperature (oC)	Reaction rate (μmole/min․mg enzyme)
20	9
30	18
35	23
40	32
45	43

2. The reaction velocity of the reaction A+B → C+D at 55oC is twice as great as the velocity at 35oC. Calculate the activation energy. The Arrhenius equation is k=k0 e-Ea/RT.