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enzymatic activity is pH specific. Alteration of pH of media causes ionization of amino acids. Acidic amino acids have additional carboxyl functional groups . Basic amino acids have additional amino functional groups As a result of ionization, 3-D structure existing on the base of IONIC BONDS is altered. Moreover shape is also effected. catalytic activiyty is effected.
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∙ 12y agotrypsin is most active at ph 7-8.5. In acid phs Trypsin is denatured and at very alkaline phs trypsin is also denatured
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What is varied when tested the effect of pH enzyme activity?
The pH is varied to effect, by its affect, this test.
Which enzyme will digest protein if pH is 1.6?
protease will digest protein
How do extreme pH and temperature extremes affect enzymes?
Enzymes operate best under a tight, optimal range of pH values. Extreme pH can seriously affect enzyme activity, so it is little wonder that big changes in pH can slow down enzyme activity. Extreme changes can often irreversibly inactivate and denature an enzyme.
What 2 things can affect enzyme activity?
Temperature.Ph Levels.Specificity.Concentration of enzymes and substrate.Cofactors/co enzymes.Inhibitors.
What is the pH for pepsin?
Pepsin is a type of protease that works mainly in the stomach. As a result, its optimum pH is around 2. The high acidity is provided by the hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
How does pH affect plants growth?
becaues the plants will not have room for its root to grow
What is varied when tested the effect of pH enzyme activity?
The pH is varied to effect, by its affect, this test.
Temperature and can affect enzyme activity?
Ph level, enzyme concentration, substrate concentration etc
How does the presence of HCl affect activity of peroxidase?
The optimum pH for activity of Peroxidase is 5-7 that is about neutral. The Hydrochloric acid reduces the pH and thus inactivates the enzyme with reducing pH.
What may affect enzyme activity?
Temperature, pH, salt concentration
What are some common inhibitors?
if my memory is good, hepititis C protease, inhibits protease stopping activity
What is the failure to regulate the pH of the blood can affect the activity of?
enzymes that clot blood
What factors affect the activity of enzymes?
Enzymes work best in the pH and temperature that they are " designed " for. A pepsin enzyme works best in the low pH environment of the stomach, while amylase works best at mouth temperature and ~ 7 pH. Heat and out of range pH can denature enzymes and not only affect their activity but inactivate them.
Which enzyme will digest protein if pH is 1.6?
protease will digest protein
What does a big change in the pH scale affect?
The activity of the ion H+ is severely changed.
How do extreme pH and temperature extremes affect enzymes?
Enzymes operate best under a tight, optimal range of pH values. Extreme pH can seriously affect enzyme activity, so it is little wonder that big changes in pH can slow down enzyme activity. Extreme changes can often irreversibly inactivate and denature an enzyme.
What 2 things can affect enzyme activity?
Temperature.Ph Levels.Specificity.Concentration of enzymes and substrate.Cofactors/co enzymes.Inhibitors.
