BIOCHEMISTRY
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
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Question
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The pH at which an enzyme is most efficient or works the best is called the ____ pH of an enzyme.
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neutral
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optimum
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minimum
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experimental
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Enzymes are affected by changes in pH. The most favorable pH value-the point where the enzyme is most active-is known as the optimum pH.
Detailed explanation-2: -For instance, the term optimum pH refers to the pH resulting in maximal activity of a particular enzyme. Differing pH levels affect the shape of an enzyme. Each enzyme has an optimal pH at which the enzyme works best. Enzymes in the intestine for instance work best at pH of 7.5 (therefore, the optimum pH).
Detailed explanation-3: -The optimum temperature for an enzyme is 20-25 degrees Celsius and the optimum pH is 7 (neutral).
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