IGCSE Biology

Chapter 5: Enzymes

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Question

Describe the effect of temperature on the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction.

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Answer

Effect of Temperature on Enzyme Activity

Below optimum: As temperature increases, the rate of reaction increases up to the optimum temperature.
Above optimum: Once the temperature exceeds the optimum, the enzyme denatures and the rate of reaction rapidly decreases to zero.

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