Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Enzymes

Enzymes — practice question

Enzymes act as biological catalysts.
(a)[2]

Describe the meaning of a catalyst.

(b)[1]

State the type of biological molecule from which enzymes are made.

(c(i))[4]

Compare how temperature affects the rate of enzyme activity for enzymes A and B. Use information from Fig. 2.1 to support your response.

(c(ii))[1]

State the part of an enzyme whose shape is complementary to a substrate.

(c(iii))[1]

State one factor, other than temperature, that affects the rate of enzyme activity.

(d)[3]

Draw three lines from the box on the left so that three correct sentences are formed.

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