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- which of the following factor/s did we test on the enzymes?
a. temperature & salt concentration b. salt concentration & inhibitors
c. inhibitors & ph d. ph & temperature
e. cofactors and coenzymes
Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts. Their activity is affected by various factors. Temperature affects the kinetic energy of molecules. At low temperatures, enzyme activity is low due to reduced molecular motion. As temperature increases, enzyme activity generally increases until an optimal temperature is reached. Beyond this, the enzyme may denature (lose its structure and function). pH also affects enzyme activity. Each enzyme has an optimal pH range in which it functions best. Deviations from this range can disrupt the enzyme's structure and function. Salt concentration, inhibitors, cofactors, and coenzymes can also affect enzyme activity, but the most commonly tested factors in basic enzyme experiments are pH and temperature.
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D. pH & temperature