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O-LevelBiologyEnzymes5090/11 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q61 Mark

The diagram shows the effect of temperature on the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction. What is the explanation for the part of the graph labelled X?

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AThe temperature is dropping.
BThe substrate is starting to run out.
CThe enzyme is becoming denatured.
DThe enzyme is starting to run out.

✓ Correct answer

C: The enzyme is becoming denatured.

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Enzymes, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2022 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 6.

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