Assuming first order kinetics, the half-life (t1/2), of the major metabolite in the body is 27 hours. Using the equation k = 0.693 / t1/2, what is the first order rate constant (k) in units of hr-1 for the elimination of Remdesivir metabolite from the body?   4.0 x 10-2 hr-1 9.2 x 10-2 hr-1 9.72 x 10-5 hr-1 2.57 x 10-2 hr-1

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Assuming first order kinetics, the half-life (t1/2), of the major metabolite in the body is 27 hours. Using the equation k = 0.693 / t1/2, what is the first order rate constant (k) in units of hr-1 for the elimination of Remdesivir metabolite from the body?

 

Assuming first order kinetics, the half-life (t1/2), of the major metabolite in the body is 27 hours. Using the equation k = 0.693 / t1/2, what is the first order rate constant (k) in units of hr-1 for the elimination of Remdesivir metabolite from the body?

 

4.0 x 10-2 hr-1

9.2 x 10-2 hr-1

9.72 x 10-5 hr-1

2.57 x 10-2 hr-1

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