The kinetics of the disintegration of baker's yeast cells in a bead mill is described as $$\frac{{dp}}{{dt}} = K\left( {{P_m} - P} \right)$$   , where P is the concentration of protein released, m is the maximum protein concentration achievable, K is the first order rate constant and is 0.5 h<sup>−1</sup> for the system studied. The time required for the release of 90% of the intracellular proteins will be:

Correct Answer: 4.6 h