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CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science B5. Enzymes Exam Style Questions Paper 2

CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science B5. Enzymes Exam Style Questions Paper 2

Question

The graph shows the effect of temperature on the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction.

Which statements are correct?
     1   Enzyme molecules denature above 50 ºC and below 20 ºC.
     2   Increasing the temperature between 10 ºC and 40 ºC increases the kinetic energy of enzyme molecules.
     3   The shape of the active site changes between 40 ºC and 60 ºC.

(A)  1, 2 and 3

(B)  1 and 2 only

(C)  1 and 3 only

(D)  2 and 3 only

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

Question

Which equation shows the metabolic process used in bread making?
(A)  carbon dioxide + water → glucose + oxygen
(B)  glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water
(C)  glucose → ethanol + carbon dioxide
(D)  glucose → lactic acid

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans : C

Question

What is the catalyst used in the Contact process?
(A)  yeast
(B)  iron
(C)  nickel
(D)  vanadium(V) oxide

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

Question

Which statement about denaturation is correct?

(A) Denaturation is the change in shape of the active site of the enzyme at a pH above the optimum pH.
(B) Denaturation is the change in shape of the active site of the enzyme at a temperature below the optimum temperature.
(C) Denaturation is the change in shape of the active site of the substrate at a pH below the optimum pH.
(D) Denaturation is the change in shape of the active site of the substrate at a temperature above the optimum temperature.

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans : A

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