What happen to an enzyme when it is boiled?

Answer 1

That all depends on the enzyme. The majority of enzymes found in the human body would denature (distort and lose its specific active site shape) when exposed to too much heat and stop functioning. Some enzymes can withstand incredible temperature like the enzymes used by simple volcanic organisms. Most enzymes will have evolved to work the most efficiently in their native environment.

Answer 2

When an enzyme is boiled, its three-dimensional structure is disrupted and it denatures. This leads to the loss of its catalytic activity since the active site no longer matches the substrate. Once denatured, the enzyme cannot function properly and is typically rendered inactive.

Answer 3

When an enzyme is boiled, it becomes denatured. Once it is denatured, the shape of the enzyme is altered causing it not to function properly or even not to function at all.