BI-11
Effect of temperature and pH on enzymes
Biology · Secondary 3 · Medium · Effect of temperature and pH on enzymes
A student investigates how temperature affects the activity of an enzyme that breaks down starch. She measures the time taken for starch to be completely digested at 20°C and at 37°C.
Which result correctly shows the effect of temperature on the rate of reaction?
Which result correctly shows the effect of temperature on the rate of reaction?
- 20°C: 3 min, 37°C: 6 min
- 20°C: 6 min, 37°C: 3 min
- 20°C: 4 min, 37°C: 4 min
- 20°C: 2 min, 37°C: 8 min
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