The results of the pectinase investigation are shown in Table 3.1. (i) A sample of 150 g of chopped apple was placed in a beaker with the $$$0.8 \%$$$ pectinase solution. Using the information in Table 3.1, calculate the volume of liquid collected in the measuring cylinder. Include the unit. Space for working. ............................................................ . (ii) Plot a line graph on the grid of the data in Table 3.1. (iii) Describe the relationship between the volume of liquid collected from the chopped apple and the concentration of pectinase solution. ....................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................... . ....................................................................................................................................... . .................................................................................................................................

Biology

IGCSE&ALevel

CAIE

Exam No：0610_s24_qp_51 Year：2024 Question No：3(d)

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5.1.1 Define the term catalyst as a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction and is not changed by the reaction

5.1.10 Explain the effect of changes in temperature on enzyme activity in terms of kinetic energy, shape and fit, frequency of effective collisions and denaturation

5.1.11 Explain the effect of changes in pH on enzyme activity in terms of shape and fit and denaturation

5.1.2 Define enzymes as proteins that function as biological catalysts

5.1.3 Describe why enzymes are important in all living organisms in terms of reaction speed necessary to sustain life

5.1.4 Describe enzyme action with reference to the complementary shape of an enzyme and its substrate and the formation of a product (knowledge of the term active site is not required)

5.1.5 Investigate and describe the effect of changes in temperature and pH on enzyme activity

5.1.6 Investigate and describe the effect of changes in temperature and pH on enzyme activity

5.1.7 Investigate and describe the effect of changes in temperature and pH on enzyme activity

5.1.8 Explain enzyme action with reference to the active site, enzyme-substrate complex, substrate and product

5.1.9 Explain the specificity of enzymes in terms of the complementary shape and fit of the active site with the substrate

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