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All proteins have optimum temperatures at which they are able to operate. Temperatures unsuitable for the proteins may cause it to denature into smaller peptides, or simply change shape due to the alteration of bond energies, resulting in broken or reformed bonds elsewhere in the amino chain.

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When proteins are placed in extreme pH and temperature conditions they will unwind and change shape or what?

It's called Denaturing. This results in unfolding and inactivated their three dimensional structure is altered, but their primary structure remains intact. Proteins vary greatly especially under high temperatures.


What is the effect of temperature on protein shape and give an example?

In most cases, extremes of temperature denature (alter the 3D structure of) proteins. In biological systems that denaturing temperature may be fairly mild. Another term for protein denaturing is coagulation which is what happens to the proteins of a boiled egg.


If a proteins shape is changed it has been?

If a proteins shape is changed it has likely been denatured. This is often a breakdown and rearrangement of the protein.


What would be most likely to happen if some of the proteins in one of the photosystems were to change shape due to a rise in temperature?

If the proteins in one of the photosystems were to change shape due to a rise in temperature, the efficiency of photosynthesis may decrease as the altered proteins may not be able to properly carry out their functions. This could lead to a disruption in the electron transport chain and ultimately reduce the overall production of ATP and NADPH.


Can temperature affect enzymes?

Yes, temperature does affect the activity of enzymes. If the temperature increases too much, the enzyme can denature (unfold) itself which will move key amino acids necessary for enzymatic function away from each other, preventing enzymatic activity.

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How does a large change in temperature affect proteins?

They come apart and lose there shapeA large change in temperature or ph will cause protiens to come apart and lose their shape.


How does a large change in temperature or affect proteins?

They come apart and lose there shapeA large change in temperature or ph will cause protiens to come apart and lose their shape.


Does shape affect temperature?

Yes.


Does temperature affect crystal shape?

Yes.


What is the protein denaturation temperature and how does it affect the structure and function of proteins?

Protein denaturation temperature is the temperature at which a protein loses its natural shape and function. When proteins are exposed to high temperatures, their structure unfolds and they lose their ability to perform their biological functions. This can lead to a loss of enzyme activity and disrupt the protein's overall function in the body.


What can affect he shape of an enzyme molecule?

pH, temperature, other proteins, and atoms. affect the shapes of enzymes. pH affects the configuration of proteins by the way the hydrogen ions interact with exposed charged atoms. Extreme ph can denature or alter the native shape. Temperature can also affect the shapes of proteins. High temps can also denature proteins and often break off fragments due to the energy. Extremely low temps can cause freezing into lattice/crystal shapes as well. Other proteins can alter other proteins due to the interactions of surface atoms and charges. Atoms can also change protein structure due to the electrical charges which redistribute over the molecule. Metal atoms can act as catalysts which affects the energy needed to cause a reaction to take place.


When proteins are placed in extreme pH and temperature conditions they will unwind and change shape or what?

It's called Denaturing. This results in unfolding and inactivated their three dimensional structure is altered, but their primary structure remains intact. Proteins vary greatly especially under high temperatures.


What can affect the shape of-an enzyme molecule?

pH, temperature, other proteins, and atoms. affect the shapes of enzymes. pH affects the configuration of proteins by the way the hydrogen ions interact with exposed charged atoms. Extreme ph can denature or alter the native shape. Temperature can also affect the shapes of proteins. High temps can also denature proteins and often break off fragments due to the energy. Extremely low temps can cause freezing into lattice/crystal shapes as well. Other proteins can alter other proteins due to the interactions of surface atoms and charges. Atoms can also change protein structure due to the electrical charges which redistribute over the molecule. Metal atoms can act as catalysts which affects the energy needed to cause a reaction to take place.


What can affect the shape of enzymes?

pH, temperature, other proteins, and atoms. affect the shapes of enzymes. pH affects the configuration of proteins by the way the hydrogen ions interact with exposed charged atoms. Extreme ph can denature or alter the native shape. Temperature can also affect the shapes of proteins. High temps can also denature proteins and often break off fragments due to the energy. Extremely low temps can cause freezing into lattice/crystal shapes as well. Other proteins can alter other proteins due to the interactions of surface atoms and charges. Atoms can also change protein structure due to the electrical charges which redistribute over the molecule. Metal atoms can act as catalysts which affects the energy needed to cause a reaction to take place.


What can affect the shape of an enzyme molecules?

pH, temperature, other proteins, and atoms. affect the shapes of enzymes. pH affects the configuration of proteins by the way the hydrogen ions interact with exposed charged atoms. Extreme ph can denature or alter the native shape. Temperature can also affect the shapes of proteins. High temps can also denature proteins and often break off fragments due to the energy. Extremely low temps can cause freezing into lattice/crystal shapes as well. Other proteins can alter other proteins due to the interactions of surface atoms and charges. Atoms can also change protein structure due to the electrical charges which redistribute over the molecule. Metal atoms can act as catalysts which affects the energy needed to cause a reaction to take place.


What 4 factors can change the protein shape?

pH, temperature, presence of inhibiting proteins


When proteins are placed in extreme pH and temperature they unwind and change what?

When proteins are placed in extreme pH and temperature, they denature. This means their structure unfolds and permanently loses its shape, leading to loss of function. Denatured proteins may not be able to perform their normal biological roles.