Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Enzymes

Enzymes — practice question

(a)[3]

Describe what Fig. 3.1 shows. Support your answer with data.

(b)[2]

Describe two short-term effects that excessive alcohol consumption has on the nervous system.

(c)[1]

State one organ that is damaged by long-term excessive alcohol consumption.

(d(i))[1]

State the pH value at which enzyme activity is highest in Fig. 3.2.

(d(ii))[1]

State the pH value at which enzyme activity is lowest in Fig. 3.2.

(d(iii))[1]

Suggest one further factor that could influence the activity of the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase.

(e)[2]

Define the term catalyst in your own words.

(f)[2]

Circle the elements contained in all enzymes. calcium carbon hydrogen iodine iron magnesium nitrogen oxygen

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