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Question 22M.2.SL.TZ1.2c

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Date May 2022 Marks available [Maximum mark: 2] Reference code 22M.2.SL.TZ1.2c
Level SL Paper 2 Time zone TZ1
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22M.2.SL.TZ1.2c
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Explain how denaturation affects the activity of an enzyme.

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Markscheme
  1. changes the shape of the (active site) of the enzyme;
  2. substrate would be unable to attach to the enzyme/active site;
  3. slows the enzyme activity / prevents reaction/catalysis from proceeding;

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