AP BIOLOGY

BIOCHEMISTRY

ENZYMES AND METABOLISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sucrase has an optimum temperature of 37 C and an optimum pH of 6.2. What would happen if the pH changed from 6 to 3?
A
Sucrase would continue to work the same
B
The reaction sucrase catalyzes would speed up
C
The reaction sucrase catalyzes would slow down
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Enzyme activity is at its maximum value at the optimum pH. As the pH value is increased above or decreased below the optimum pH the enzyme activity decreases.

Detailed explanation-2: -As the temperature is increased enzyme activity increases to a maximum value at the optimum temperature (around 37 oC for most human enzymes). As the temperature is increased above the optimum temperature enzyme activity decreases.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most enzyme functions are performed at 37∘C in humans because the enzymes are able to retain its structure at that temperature, allowing it to break down complex molecules efficiently.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Enzymes are a special class of proteins, which are responsible for catalyzing chemical reactions. Enzymes have a well-defined structure and shape. Therefore, if the optimum temperature of an enzyme is 37° celsius, and the temperature is increased to 50 degrees Celsius the enzyme will denature.

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