CAIE A-Level Biology AS 3.1.2 Enzyme Mode of Action Questions

Explain enzyme action by linking active-site shape to substrate binding, catalysis, product release and specificity.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Biology 9700
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Explain the mode of enzyme action using active-site shape, substrate binding, enzyme-substrate complexes and products.

CAIE A-Level Biology AS 3.1.2 Enzyme Mode of Action Questions question 1

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The diagram shows different molecules in a solution.

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Which statement could explain what happens when some of the molecules are mixed together?

A

Molecule P forms an enzyme-substrate complex with the non-competitive inhibitor molecule Q .

B

Molecule Q binds to molecule P, increasing the activation energy.

C

Molecules R and S bind to the active site of molecule P .

D

Molecules S and R are the products of the breakdown of molecule P .

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