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What is denaturation in the context of enzymes?

  • It is the process of enhancing the solubility of enzymes in water and salt solutions.
  • It is the process of breaking intra and inter-molecular non-covalent bonds, distorting the shape and active site of the enzymes. (correct)
  • It is the process of accelerating the reaction rates of enzymes without altering their structure.
  • It is the process of increasing the molecular weight of enzymes, affecting their catalytic activity.
  • What are the factors that can denature enzymes?

  • Low heat, stable pH, light metals, and low salt concentrations.
  • Low heat, alteration in pH, heavy metals, and high salt concentrations.
  • High heat, alteration in pH, heavy metals, and high salt concentrations. (correct)
  • High heat, stable pH, heavy metals, and low salt concentrations.
  • What is the property of enzymes that allows them to be dissolved in water and salt solutions?

  • Solubility (correct)
  • High molecular weight
  • Enzyme activity
  • Colloidal nature
  • How do enzymes affect the reaction rates?

    <p>They accelerate the reaction rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not affected by the reaction catalyzed by enzymes?

    <p>The enzymes themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the physical properties of enzymes?

    <p>The physical properties of enzymes include denaturation, solubility, colloids, biocatalysts, precipitation, molecular weight, and enzyme activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can denature enzymes?

    <p>Enzymes are denatured by high heat (above 40ºC), alternation in pH (too low or too high), heavy metals, high salt concentrations, solvents, and other reagents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does denaturation affect enzymes?

    <p>Denaturation is the process of breaking the intra and inter-molecular non-covalent bonds that distort the shape and active site of the enzymes, leading to loss of function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the property of enzymes that allows them to be dissolved in water and salt solutions?

    <p>Solubility is the property of enzymes that allows them to be dissolved in water, salt (NaCl), diluted glycerol, and alcohol causing denaturation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of enzymes on reaction rates?

    <p>Enzymes accelerate the reaction rates without affecting the nature of products formed or undergoing any changes by the reaction catalyzed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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