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

Factors that affect enzyme action — practice question

The graph presents the outcomes of investigations into the effect of amylase on the hydrolysis of starch at three different temperatures. In each investigation, the concentration and volume of the solutions were kept constant. Which conclusion can be drawn?

  • A50 0C is the optimum temperature of amylase.
  • BAt 60 0C all the starch is hydrolysed after 30 minutes.
  • CAt 70 0C the amylase is denatured before hydrolysis is complete.
  • DThe rate of hydrolysis of starch is faster at 50 0C than at 70 0C.

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