7 Questions
What temperature is defined as the optimal temperature for enzymes?
37º C
How does a high temperature affect the enzyme's active site?
It causes the enzyme to unfold
What happens to enzyme activity at extreme temperatures?
It decreases due to denaturation
Why does high temperature cause enzymes to cease functioning?
It causes the enzyme to denature
In which scenario would a denatured enzyme be unable to function properly?
At 100º C
What effect does denaturation have on the protein amino acid chains in enzymes?
Changes their conformation
Why is the rate of reaction affected when enzymes are denatured?
Because substrates no longer fit the altered active site
Explore how temperature affects the rate of enzyme-catalysed reactions. Learn about the relationship between temperature, activation energy, and enzyme denaturation.
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