A. An amylase is used to hydrolyze starch molecules into glucose units, used in the manufacture of confectionary. Previous experiments have shown that the
maximum rate of enzyme reaction is 9 mM h-1
, the Km value is 8.9 mM. The
initial substrate concentration is 24 mM. The batch reaction times for various
time points are shown in the table below. Calculate the batch reaction time
for 50% and 70% substrate conversion.