The Graph Above Shows the Temperature Profile for T

question 92

Multiple Choice

The graph above shows the temperature profile for T. aquaticus polymerase, an enzyme used by a species of bacteria that lives in hot springs. What does the boxed region indicate?

• A)The enzyme activity increases as substrates increase their kinetic energy.
• B)The enzyme activity decreases as substrates increase their kinetic energy.
• C)The enzyme activity increases as the enzyme denatures.
• D)The enzyme activity decreases as the enzyme denatures.
• E)The enzyme activity decreases as the enzyme refolds.

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Definitions:

Production Possibilities Curve

A graphical representation showing the maximum combination of goods and services that can be produced from a fixed set of resources in a given period.

Opportunity Cost

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Factors Of Production

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Unemployment Of Resources

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