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What occurs to an enzyme if the temperature exceeds its optimal level?
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?
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?
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?
What is the consequence of the active site on the enzyme changing shape?
What is a fundamental component of enzymes?
What is a fundamental component of enzymes?
Flashcards
What are enzymes made of?
What are enzymes made of?
Enzymes are proteins, which are large molecules made up of chains of amino acids.
What is the optimal temperature for most enzymes?
What is the optimal temperature for most enzymes?
The optimal temperature for most enzymes is around 37 degrees Celsius, which is the normal body temperature.
What happens to an enzyme if the temperature gets too high?
What happens to an enzyme if the temperature gets too high?
At high temperatures, the bonds holding the enzyme's shape together break, causing it to lose its shape, and become denatured. This means it can no longer function properly.
What is the optimal pH for most enzymes?
What is the optimal pH for most enzymes?
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How does pH affect enzyme activity?
How does pH affect enzyme activity?
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Study Notes
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.
