Case study·Standard multi-step (3/5)·No calculator
Difficulty guide
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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.
4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
In an enzyme experiment, the same substrate is treated with the same enzyme at different temperatures. Activity is low at , maximum near , and almost absent after boiling.
Total: 4 marks
(a) Why is activity low at ? (1 mark)
(b) Why is activity high near ? (1 mark)
(c) Why is activity almost absent after boiling? (1 mark)
(d) Does the enzyme change the equilibrium constant? (1 mark)
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