CAIE A-Level Biology AS 3.2.4 Immobilised Enzymes Questions
Explain how immobilising enzymes changes their use in biotechnology, including practical advantages and limitations.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Biology 9700
- Level
- AS
Exam points
- Explain how immobilising enzymes affects enzyme use, including advantages, limitations and applications.
CAIE A-Level Biology AS 3.2.4 Immobilised Enzymes Questions question 1
The graph compares the effect of temperature on the activity of the protease enzyme, papain, when in solution (free) and when immobilised in alginate beads.
Which statement about the effect of immobilisation of papain is correct?
A
It alters the shape of papain's active site at higher temperatures.
B
It decreases the activity of papain at higher temperatures.
C
It increases the stability of papain at higher temperatures.
D
It reduces the number of collisions of papain with the substrate.
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