Stirring speed (rpm) Reaction rate constant, k (×10-5 s-1)
0 1.90±0.71
5,000 1.80±0.30
10,000 3.80±0.40
20,000 4.20±0.40
Note: k values are mean ± standard deviation, replicate no. n=4.
Table 1: Effect of mechanical stirring on kinetics of glucose fermentation