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Factors affecting enzyme action

Effect of temperature enzymes
(Read page 38 of Biology for Cambridge IGCSE and answer the questions below):
1. What is meant by the term denaturing?
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2. Why cant an enzyme function as a catalyst if it is denatured?
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3. Copy figure 4.2.2:

4. Explain why the rate of reaction increases as the temperature rises from 0
40oC. (See Fig 4.2.1):
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5. Explain why the rate of reaction falls after 40oC (Fig 4.2.1):
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6. Explain why there is no reaction at all at 60oC Fig 4.2.1) :
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7. Explain what is meant by the optimum temperature for an enzyme?
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8. Suggest reasons why enzymes in mammals have optimum temperatures of

approximately 40oC whereas plant enzymes have optimum temperatures of
25oC:
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