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What temperature is defined as the optimal temperature for enzymes?
What temperature is defined as the optimal temperature for enzymes?
- 100º C
- 37º C (correct)
- 0º C
- 25º C
How does a high temperature affect the enzyme's active site?
How does a high temperature affect the enzyme's active site?
- It increases the substrate concentration
- It enhances the enzyme's activity
- It causes the enzyme to unfold (correct)
- It prevents substrate binding
What happens to enzyme activity at extreme temperatures?
What happens to enzyme activity at extreme temperatures?
- It decreases due to denaturation (correct)
- It remains constant
- It reaches maximum efficiency
- It increases exponentially
Why does high temperature cause enzymes to cease functioning?
Why does high temperature cause enzymes to cease functioning?
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In which scenario would a denatured enzyme be unable to function properly?
In which scenario would a denatured enzyme be unable to function properly?
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What effect does denaturation have on the protein amino acid chains in enzymes?
What effect does denaturation have on the protein amino acid chains in enzymes?
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Why is the rate of reaction affected when enzymes are denatured?
Why is the rate of reaction affected when enzymes are denatured?
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