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What happens to enzymes when they are exposed to acids and bases?
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∙ 11y ago
It depends on the enzyme. Some enzymes work most efficiently in acidic solutions whereas others work best in basic solutions. E.g. Enzymes in the stomach work best at a pH level of 2 or very acidic.
If they are not put in the right pH then the enzymes may not work properly/efficiently or they may denature (deactivate irreversibly)
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe presence of H+ cations in an acidic solutions or OH- anions in a basic solution interact with the charged R-groups of the amino acids of the enzyme (a protein), causing them to lose their charge. This disrupts some of the bonds and interactions of the protein's tertiary structure, causing the enzyme to become denatured.
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∙ 14y agoTheir bonding structure has been changed
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What do acids and bases do to enzymes?
denaturation of enzymes
Do bases neutralise acids?
Yes. All bases neutralise acids.
What types of ions are in acids and bases?
Acids have H+ while bases have OH-
Do acids neutrilize bases?
Acids always tend to neutralize by reacting with bases.
What theory of acids and bases do conjugate acids and bases belong to?
Bronsted-Lowry
What do acids and bases do to enzymes?
denaturation of enzymes
What disables enzymes?
Heat, presence of strong acids or strong bases
What happens when acids bases salts are mixed?
Acids reacting with bases form salts. Salts may soluble in acids.
What happens when you mix bases with acids?
Salt and water is formed.Heat is released.
Enzymes that move along each of the DNA strands during replication adding nucleotides to the exposed bases?
DNA polymerases
Enzymes that move along each of the DNA strands during replication adding nucleotides to the exposed bases of what?
DNA Polymerases
What happens to strong acids and bases in aqueous solutions?
After this reaction a salt is formed.
What happens when acids and bases combines?
acids and bases when combined neutralize one another and forms salt and water.
What happens to pH paper in the presence of acids and bases?
Carbon Dioxide
Is acids and bases corrosives?
Yes, concentrated acids and bases are more corrosive than dilute acids and bases
What happens when you bring acids and bases together?
creates poisinous fumes that may knock you out or kill you so dont try it at home :P. but it does knock you out or kill you only strong acids and bases though.
Do acids and bases in plants?
Of course they are. They are many acids and bases
