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A-LevelBiologyEnzymesMay/June 2017Paper 1 Q111 Mark

The following statements are about enzymes. 1 Folding of an enzyme molecule causes the formation of the active site. 2 The shape of the active site changes to enable the substrate to bind. 3 Temporary bonds hold the substrate in the active site. 4 More enzyme-substrate complexes are formed at the optimum temperature. Which statements are correct for the induced fit hypothesis?

A1 and 2
B1 and 3
C2, 3 and 4
D2 and 4 only

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) May/June 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Enzymes and is worth 1 mark.

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