Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Factors that affect enzyme action

Factors that affect enzyme action — practice question

The table shows data gathered by a student during an investigation into how temperature affects an enzyme-catalysed reaction. All other variables were kept constant. What is the correct conclusion?

  • A$40^{\circ}\text{C}$ was the optimum temperature.
  • BThe data for $50^{\circ}\text{C}$ was anomalous.
  • CThe optimum temperature was between $30^{\circ}\text{C}$ and $50^{\circ}\text{C}$.
  • DThe optimum temperature was between $40^{\circ}\text{C}$ and $50^{\circ}\text{C}$.

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