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Biological catalysts, food tests and energy in food: exam questions

2 questions, 4 marks. Write your answers on paper, then open each mark scheme.

Question 1

Which molecules are produced when enzymes break down proteins?

  1. Sugars
  2. Amino acids
  3. Fatty acids
  4. Glycerol
[1 mark]
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Answer: B amino acids (1)

Question 2

Enzymes are biological catalysts. (a) Explain what is meant by a biological catalyst. (2) (b) Name the smaller molecules that enzymes join together to make a protein. (1)

[3 marks]
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  • (a) speeds up a reaction (1)
  • without being used up / without being changed (1)
  • (b) amino acids (1)