Factors affecting enzyme action

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  • Created on: 30-04-13 20:37
What does denature mean?
Change the shape of an enzyme do that can no longer speed up a reaction
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At what temperature does human enzymes denature?
40C
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At what temperature do human enzymes work best?
37C
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What happened when an enzyme denatures?
the protein structure of an enzymes changes and the long amino acids begin to unravel, As a result the shape of the active site changes
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How does the pH affect the enzyme?
The pH affects the forces holding the folded chains in place.
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