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ASSIGNMENT OF BIOLOGY FOR S2 ALL

Do all questions
1) Briefly, explain the lock and key mechanism for an enzyme? / 2 marks
2) Explain the following term
a) Optimum temperature/ 1 mark
b) Optimum PH/ 1 mark
c) Active site/ 1 mark
d) Substrate/ 1 mark
3) Explain the factors that affects the enzymes activity? / 2 marks
4)Enzyme pepsin is a protease that digests proteins in the stomach. / 2 mark
(a) Suggest the optimum pH for this enzyme.
(b) Name the liquid in the stomach with the optimum pH for this enzyme.
(c) Suggest the optimum temperature for this enzyme.
(d) Explain why the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction slows down as temperature increases beyond
optimum
5. An enzyme Z was extracted from the alimentary canal of a certain mammal. The effect of pH on the
activity of this enzyme was investigated at 38o C. The results are shown in the figure below.

(a) Why was the investigation carried out at 38oC? / 1 mark

(b) Describe the effect of increasing pH on rate of reaction of enzyme Z / 1 mark
(c) Explain what would happen to enzyme Z if the reaction was carried out at pH 2. / 1 mark

6)Digestion of starch by enzyme amylase begins in the mouth but stops when the food arrives in the stomach.
Explain. 2 marks

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