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Enzymes and Environmental Factors

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What occurs to an enzyme if the temperature exceeds its optimal level?

The bonds within the enzyme can break, leading to denaturation. (correct)

The enzyme's activity increases significantly.

The enzyme's active site will become more accommodating to reactants.

The enzyme will become more reactive towards substrates.

Which condition is necessary for maximum enzyme activity?

A pH level below neutral.

A temperature that fluctuates drastically.

A temperature significantly above 37 degrees.

A pH level that is neutral. (correct)

How does a change in environmental conditions affect enzyme activity?

It has no effect on enzyme activity.

It only affects the substrate concentration.

It can cause changes in the active site, hindering enzyme function. (correct)

It always increases the efficiency of the enzyme.

What is the consequence of the active site on the enzyme changing shape?

<p>The reactants can no longer bind effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental component of enzymes?

<p>Amino acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Enzymes and Environmental Factors

Enzymes are proteins that speed up reactions
Enzymes are made up of amino acids
Amino acids are monomers of proteins
Enzymes are affected by temperature and pH
Optimal temperature for enzymes is 37°C
Optimal pH for enzymes varies but neutrality is ideal
High or low pH or temperature can change the shape of the active site
If the shape of the active site changes, the reactants won't fit, thus stopping the reaction
Changing temperature or pH too much can denature enzymes, breaking bonds that hold it together
Environmental factors can affect enzyme activity (ex: changes in temperature or pH can change enzyme active sites which prevents correct fitting of reactants)
Substrates are the reactants in an enzyme-catalysed reaction
Enzymes bind to substrates at the active site
Specific shapes in the active site fit specific shapes in the substrates (lock and key model)

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Explore how enzymes function and the impact of environmental factors like temperature and pH on their activity. Understand the significance of enzyme structure and the lock and key model in catalyzing chemical reactions. This quiz will test your knowledge of enzymes, substrates, and their optimal conditions.