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A-LevelBiologyEnzymesOct/Nov 2019Paper 1 Q161 Mark

An experiment was carried out to compare the effect of pH on the activity of an enzyme that was in solution and the same enzyme that had been immobilised on a gel. All other variables were kept the same. The results are shown in the graph. [Figure 16.1]

AThe primary structure has changed.
BThe secondary structure has changed.
CThe tertiary structure has changed.
DThe quaternary structure has changed.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: The tertiary structure has changed.

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Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.

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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 2019 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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