(a)
Interpretation:
The effect in the rate of an enzyme-catalysed reaction should be determined if temperature is raised from
Concept Introduction:
Enzyme:
- It is a protein or a molecule which can act as a catalyst for a biological reaction.
- Does not affect the equilibrium point of the reaction.
- Active site of the enzyme is the region where the reaction takes place.
- Enzyme’s activity can be specific which means the activity is limited to a certain substrate and a certain type of reaction and it is referred to as specificity of the enzyme.
Factors affecting enzyme activity:
Substrate concentration
Enzyme concentration
Temperature
(b)
Interpretation:
The effect in the rate of an enzyme-catalysed reaction should be determined if the
Concept Introduction:
Enzyme:
- It is a protein or a molecule which can act as a catalyst for a biological reaction.
- Does not affect the equilibrium point of the reaction.
- Active site of the enzyme is the region where the reaction takes place.
- Enzyme’s activity can be specific which means the activity is limited to a certain substrate and a certain type of reaction and it is referred to as specificity of the enzyme.
Factors affecting enzyme activity:
Substrate concentration
Enzyme concentration
Temperature
(c)
Interpretation:
The effect in the rate of an enzyme-catalysed reaction should be determined if an organic solvent like methanol is added.
Concept Introduction:
Enzyme:
- It is a protein or a molecule which can act as a catalyst for a biological reaction.
- Does not affect the equilibrium point of the reaction.
- Active site of the enzyme is the region where the reaction takes place.
- Enzyme’s activity can be specific which means the activity is limited to a certain substrate and a certain type of reaction and it is referred to as specificity of the enzyme.
Factors affecting enzyme activity:
Substrate concentration
Enzyme concentration
Temperature
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