The Following graph shows the effect of altering a factor on the rate of an enzyme Controlled reaction What is shown on x axis:
Correct answer: A. Substrate concentration
- A. Substrate concentration
- B. pH
- C. Enzyme concentration
- D. Temperaturep
Explanation
Substrate concentration refers to the amount of substrate present in a chemical reaction. In simple terms, it's the concentration of the reactant that is being transformed into a product. The substrate concentration can affect the rate of a reaction. Generally, as the substrate concentration increases, the rate of the reaction also increases, up to a certain point. After reaching this point, called the saturation point, increasing the substrate concentration further does not have a significant effect on the reaction rate. This is because all the enzyme active sites are already occupied, and the reaction is occurring at its maximum rate.
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Enzyme activity changes with temperature, pH, substrate concentration and enzyme concentration because these factors affect molecular collisions and the active site. Questions also examine optimum conditions, denaturation and inhibition, while distinguishing a fall in activity caused by unsuitable conditions from permanent enzyme damage.
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