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A-LevelBiologyEnzymesFeb/Mar 2020Paper 3 Q122 Marks

Yeast cells contain an enzyme, catalase, which catalyses the release of oxygen from the substrate hydrogen peroxide. You will investigate the effect of temperature on the activity of catalase in yeast suspension Y. You are provided with the materials shown in Table 1.1. Table 1.1 labelled contents hazard volume/cm³ Y 3.0% yeast suspension none 100 H 3.0% hydrogen peroxide solution irritant 20 If any of Y or H comes into contact with your skin, wash off immediately under cold water. It is recommended that you wear suitable eye protection.

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This structured question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) Feb/Mar 2020 examination, Paper 3 Variant 3. It tests the topic of Enzymes and is worth 22 marks.

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