Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Enzymes

Enzymes — practice question

Four test-tubes were arranged as shown in the table. In which test-tube would starch be broken down most quickly?

  • A2 $\text{cm}^3$ starch suspension present; 1 $\text{cm}^3$ amylase present; 1 $\text{cm}^3$ boiled amylase absent; temperature $5^{\circ}\text{C}$
  • B2 $\text{cm}^3$ starch suspension present; 1 $\text{cm}^3$ amylase present; 1 $\text{cm}^3$ boiled amylase absent; temperature $35^{\circ}\text{C}$
  • C2 $\text{cm}^3$ starch suspension present; 1 $\text{cm}^3$ amylase absent; 1 $\text{cm}^3$ boiled amylase present; temperature $5^{\circ}\text{C}$
  • D2 $\text{cm}^3$ starch suspension present; 1 $\text{cm}^3$ amylase absent; 1 $\text{cm}^3$ boiled amylase present; temperature $35^{\circ}\text{C}$

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