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Date November 2009 Marks available 1 Reference code 09N.1.HL.TZ0.26
Level Higher level Paper Paper 1 Time zone TZ0
Command term Question number 26 Adapted from N/A

Question

The graph below shows energy changes during a chemical reaction that occurs without a catalyst. What would change if the reaction was catalysed by an enzyme?

A. The initial energy level (I) would be higher, speeding up the reaction.
B. The maximum energy level (II) would be higher, speeding up the reaction.
C. The maximum energy level (II) would be lower, speeding up the reaction.
D. The final energy level (III) would be lower, speeding up the reaction.

Markscheme

C

Examiners report

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Syllabus sections

Additional higher level » Topic 8: Metabolism, cell respiration and photosynthesis » 8.1 Metabolism
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