3.5 factors affecting enzyme action Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is enzyme activity affected by?
A
It is affected by temperature and pH
2
Q
What do high temperatures do to enzymes?
A
They DH enzymes, changing the shape of the active site
3
Q
How does pH affect the active site?
A
It can change the shape of the active site of enzyme and make it work very efficiently or stop it working
4
Q
What does denatured mean?
A
The breakdown of the molecular structure of a protein so it no longer functions
