The Optimum Reaction Rate of a Particular Enzyme Occurs at PH

question 89

Multiple Choice

The optimum reaction rate of a particular enzyme occurs at pH 7.3 at 37°C. This reaction would probably proceed faster by

• A) increasing both temperature and pH.
• B) decreasing the pH and increasing the temperature.
• C) increasing the pH and maintaining the temperature at 37°C.
• D) increasing the temperature to 38°C and keeping the pH at 7.3.

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Elasticity of Demand

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Increasing Block Rate

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