Answer to Question #222363 in Cell Biology for Payal

Question

Understand how enzyme kinetics are altered by temperature and pH.

Answer 1

Temperature: Raising temperature generally speeds up a reaction, and lowering temperature slows down a reaction. However, extreme high temperatures can cause an enzyme to lose its shape (denature) and stop working. pH: Each enzyme has an optimum pH range. Changing the pH outside of this range will slow enzyme activity.