A-LevelBiologyEnzymes9700/12 · May/June 2012 · Q131 Mark
Glucose in urine can be detected using a biochemical test. When the end of a test strip, which is impregnated with the enzyme glucose oxidase, is dipped into urine, the development of a blue colour indicates that glucose is present. This is a reliable test that people with diabetes can carry out at home. Which feature of the enzyme makes this test so reliable?
AIt is heat stable.
BIt is specific.
CIt lowers the activation energy of the reaction.
DIt only works at low pH range.
✓ Correct answer
B: It is specific.
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