(8 points)
3. This graph shows the rates of reaction in a chemical reaction with and without the
addition of an enzyme.
Score
reaction
with enzyme
Rate of reaction
reaction
without enzyme
Concentration of substrate
Explain the shape of each line. What is happening to the reaction rate as the reactant concentration
is changed?
Explain what the enzyme appears to be doing.
Why does the curve of the reaction with enzyme flatten out?
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