Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Enzymes

Enzymes — practice question

Fig. 3.1 illustrates the action of an enzyme.
(a)[3]

On Fig. 3.1, add label lines and labels to identify: - an enzyme - a product - a substrate.

(b)[2]

Describe the meaning of the term enzyme.

(c(i))[1]

Circle the enzyme name that removes fat stains. amylase lipase pectinase protease

(c(ii))[2]

Explain why a washing powder used to remove fat stains and protein stains from clothes needs more than one type of enzyme.

(d(i))[1]

State the optimum temperature of the washing powder.

(d(ii))[1]

State the time for the washing powder to remove the stain at 20^{\circ}C.

(d(iii))[2]

Describe what happens to the enzymes in biological washing powder between 40^{\circ}C and 60^{\circ}C.

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