Physiology: Biological Chemistry: Proteins, Enzymes and pH Questions

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A species of bacteria grows best in hot acidic water. If the growth rate was 23 at 70'C, and 48 at 80'C, calculate the Q10
48/23=2.09
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If the bacterial growth rate decreased to 7 at 100'c, what has happened?
Denaturation.
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The bacteria grew best at pH 3.24. What is the hydrogen ion content at this pH?
H+ = 10^-3.24 = 5.75x10^-4
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Is this bacteria likely to cause disease in mammals? Explain.
No due to the needed acidic conditions.
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What is the equation for Q10?
Q10 = RT/RT-10
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If the bacterial growth rate decreased to 7 at 100'c, what has happened?

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Denaturation.

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The bacteria grew best at pH 3.24. What is the hydrogen ion content at this pH?

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Is this bacteria likely to cause disease in mammals? Explain.

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What is the equation for Q10?

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