Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Enzymes

Enzymes — practice question

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

Describe what the term catalyst means.

(b(i))[6]

Explain the pattern of results between 0^{\circ}C and 40^{\circ}C in Table 3.1.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain why the samples from the mixture turned blue-black at every temperature.

(c)[1]

State one factor, apart from temperature, that influences enzyme action.

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