What Is the Result If an Enzyme Is Subjected to Extremely

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the result if an enzyme is subjected to extremely high temperatures?

• A)The enzyme's rate of reaction will increase
• B)There will be an alteration in electrical charges, which will interfere with substrate interaction
• C)The substrate concentration will be too low for enzyme activity
• D)The hydrogen bonds stabilizing the three-dimensional structure will break and the enzyme will become denatured
• E)The enzyme's activity will cease as a result of feedback inhibition

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Definitions:

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