The enzyme invertase catalyses the breakdown of sucrose to glucose and fructose. Three different enzyme inhibitors of invertase X, Y and Z were investigated. The percentage inhibition of invertase was measured at different concentrations of inhibitor. The graph shows the result of the investigation. [Graph showing percentage inhibition vs. inhibitor concentration for inhibitors X, Y, Z] Which are valid conclusions from these results? 1 The higher the concentration of inhibitor X, the less sucrose is broken down. 2 The production of glucose and fructose using inhibitor Y is higher than when inhibitor Z is used. 3 The production of glucose and fructose at an inhibitor concentration of 2 arbitrary units is lower than at an inhibitor concentration of 4 arbitrary units, for all inhibitors.
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The correct answer is B: 1 only
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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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