Biology 5090 · O Level · Enzyme action

Enzyme action — practice question

Enzyme Q acts in the human alimentary canal. Fig. 6.1 illustrates how pH affects the rate of reaction of enzyme Q.
(a(i))[1]

Use the information in Fig. 6.1 to name the section of the alimentary canal where enzyme Q is active.

(a(ii))[6]

Using your knowledge of the ‘lock and key’ hypothesis of enzyme action, explain why enzyme Q is active only in this region of the alimentary canal and not in any other region.

(b)[3]

Carbon is found in all enzymes. Name three further chemical elements that must be present in every enzyme molecule.

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