2021 · Paper 1 · Question 1 · 8 marks
SaveDescribe the induced-fit model of enzyme action and how an enzyme acts as a catalyst.
Scientists investigated the action of the enzyme ATP synthase. They made reaction mixtures each containing:
• ATP synthase • buffer (to control pH) • substrates.
One of the substrates required in these reaction mixtures is inorganic phosphate (Pi).
Tick (✓) one box to show which other substrate the scientists must add to the reaction mixtures to produce ATP.
☐ Adenine
☐ Adenosine diphosphate
☐ Glucose
☐ Ribose
The scientists investigated the effect of concentration of inorganic phosphate (Pi) on ATP synthase activity.
After 2 minutes, they stopped each reaction and then measured the concentration of ATP.
Figure 1 shows the scientists' results.
Suggest and explain a procedure the scientists could have used to stop each reaction.

Explain the change in ATP concentration with increasing inorganic phosphate concentration.
