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A-LevelBiologyEnzymesOct/Nov 2015Paper 1 Q131 Mark

The diagram shows the mass of product formed over time in three reactions using the same substrate and enzyme. The volumes of substrate, enzyme and temperature were kept constant in each reaction. [Figure 13.1] Which statement explains the difference in these reactions?

AThe pH in reactions 2 and 3 has denatured the enzyme.
BThere is a non-competitive inhibitor present in reaction 3.
CThere is the highest concentration of enzyme in reaction 1.
DThere is the highest concentration of substrate in reaction 1.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: There is the highest concentration of enzyme in reaction 1.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Enzymes in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Oct/Nov 2015 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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