IB Biology SL C1.1.10 Effect of Enzymes on Activation Energy Questions

Explore how an alternative pathway and transition-state stabilisation let enzymes lower activation energy in IB Biology SL C1.1.10.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology SL
Level
SL

Exam points

  • Explain that enzymes lower activation energy by providing an alternative reaction pathway.
  • Explain how enzyme binding stabilises the transition state, lowering activation energy and increasing reaction rate.

IB Biology SL C1.1.10 Effect of Enzymes on Activation Energy Questions question 1

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The graph shows energy changes during a reaction both with and without an enzyme present.

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Which statement correctly identifies two of the regions labelled X, Y and Z in the graph?

A

X is the activation energy with an enzyme and Z is the net energy released from the reaction.

B

X is the energy released from the reaction and Y is the activation energy with an enzyme.

C

Y is the energy released with an enzyme and Z is the energy released when bonds are broken.

D

Y is the activation energy with an enzyme and Z is the net energy released.

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