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hat would happen to an enzyme if the temperature and ph changed signifi…

Question

hat would happen to an enzyme if the temperature and ph changed significa
yond the enzyme’s optimum level?

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Enzymes are proteins. High temperatures can denature proteins by breaking hydrogen bonds and other weak interactions, altering the enzyme's shape. Extreme pH can also disrupt these bonds and interactions. When the enzyme's shape (its tertiary structure) is changed, its active site (where the substrate binds) is no longer complementary to the substrate. As a result, the enzyme loses its catalytic function.

Answer:

The enzyme would be denatured (its shape would change), and it would no longer be able to catalyze reactions effectively.