Question

With an accumulation of waste formed during the reaction, the value of observed Monod rate constant ____

(a) Decreases

(b) Increases

(c) Remains constant

(d) First decreases and then increases

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Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Decreases

To elaborate: The accumulation of waste formed decelerates the reaction rate. This decrease is reflected in the reaction rate constant.