The graph below shows how two different enzymes react with a substrate as
the temperature increases.
Enzyme A
Enzyme B
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Temperature (*C)
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Based on the results, what conclusion can be drawn about the action of the
enzymes as the temperature increases?
• A. Enzyme A reacts with less substrate than B.
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B. Enzyme A becomes a better catalyst than B
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C. Enzyme A changes faster than B.
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D Enzyme A uses up all the substrate faster than B