Enzymes Are PH Sensitive Because Differences in the Hydrogen Ion

question 128

True/False

Enzymes are pH sensitive because differences in the hydrogen ion concentration can affect the shape of the protein molecule.

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Definitions:

Exponential Growth

A process of increase where the quantity grows at a rate proportional to its current value, resulting in a rapid rise over time.

Semelparous

Having a single reproductive effort in a lifetime.

Iteroparous

Having repeated reproductive cycles throughout a lifetime. Compare with semelparous.

Density-Dependent Factor

An environmental factor whose effects on a population change as population density changes; tends to retard population growth as population density increases and enhance population growth as population density decreases. Compare with density-independent factor.