What happens in cells (and what do cells need)?

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A student makes jelly using two different methods. Both methods use a protein called gelatin which causes the jelly to set. Canned papaya is fresh papaya which has been heat-treated during processing. Method A: Fresh papaya is added to the gelatin. It is left for 2 hours. The jelly does not set. Method B: Canned papaya is added to the gelatin. It is left for 2 hours. The jelly sets. Papaya contains an enzyme called papain. Papain digests proteins.

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Explain why the jelly made with fresh papaya does not set but the jelly made with canned papaya does set. Use your knowledge of enzymes.

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The graph below shows the rate of an enzyme-catalysed reaction as the concentration of substrate is changed. Graph showing the initial rate of an enzyme-catalysed reaction on the y-axis plotted against the substrate concentration on the x-axis. The curve starts at the origin (0,0), rises steeply, and then curves to become horizontal at its maximum rate. A horizontal dashed line projects from the y-axis to this plateau, indicating the maximum rate. A vertical dashed line drops down from the point where the plateau begins to the x-axis. Draw an X on the graph to show where approximately 50% of the enzymes' active sites are occupied with substrate. Explain your decision.

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