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Amylase works best at body temperature, which is around 37 degrees Celsius. This is because if the temperatre is too low, the amylase will collide slow as the kinetic energy will be low. It reacts fastest and best in this temperatue as lota of kinetic energy is given to the molecules and the particles therefore collide faster. Although, when the temperature is too high, the enzymes (amylase) gets denatured which means that they loose their shape. This way they do not react.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoAmylase (or any enzymes for that matter) all denature when the temperature or pH level strays too far from the optimal level. For example, the amylase works in a slightly basic pH. When the pH rapidly drops as it moves down the esophagus and into the stomach, the enzyme denatures and is no longer able to break down carbohydrates.
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∙ 12y agoI'm told that 150 degrees F for several minutes is the 'sweet spot' for denaturing amylase. Below that doesn't do the trick!
This statement is apparently true for alpha-amylase according to Wikipedia, but not so for beta-amylase. The distinction is important in the brewing industry.
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∙ 8y agothe answer to this question is the same as the answer to the question 'what is the optimum temperature of amylase'.the answer is 40 degrees Celsius,a little bit higher than body temperature (37 degrees Celsius).
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∙ 12y agoThe optimum temperature of amylase is about 37.5oC, as it is inside the body it works at that temperature
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∙ 16y agoAt pH 7-8, amylase is present in your saliva, which is weakly alkaline, and your small intestines.
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∙ 15y ago35-40° C since it is originated for the human body, where it is found :D hope that helped butt serioulsy im 12 and we did this in skool HOW OLD ARE YOU?? :S
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∙ 7y agoamylase degrades starch best at a temperature of approximately 37 degree Celsius, since this represents the temperature of the human body.
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∙ 11y agoI would think that 37o Celsius would be optimal here.
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∙ 9y agoAmylase is a digestive enzyme found in saliva and the pancreas. The pH at which amylase is most active is 6.7 to 7.0.
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Does temperature effect starch digestion?
yes temperature affects starch digestion, amylase work harder and better at higher temperatures
At what temperature does fungal amylase stop working?
Two degrees.
What is the opitmal pH for salivary amylase?
identify two pH values at which salivary amylase activity stop?
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.
What situations does bioremediation work best?
by pressure or temperature
What temperature is best for amylase?
37 degrees Celsius
What pH does pancreatic amylase work best?
6.9
Does acid and base pH value has salivary amylase stops?
Yes,amylase work best in neutralized medium.
What is meant by the statement enzymes have optimum operating ranges?
That they work best in the right pH and temperature they were made to work in. Amylase works best in the mouth's pH of about 7, while pepsin works best at a much lower and acidic pH.
What are the differences between fungal amylase and bacterial amylase?
Enzymes from an organism are generally going to work best around the conditions that the organism tends to live. Fungi usually live in quite cool areas (think woodland) and in acidic soils. Bacteria can live anywhere generally and their optimum conditions could be anything.
Does temperature effect starch digestion?
yes temperature affects starch digestion, amylase work harder and better at higher temperatures
Does amylase work in acid or alkali?
works best in neutral conditions
Why does amylase work best at pH 7?
Because, Amylase is the main emzyne in saliva that converts starch into sugar and the average pH of saliva is 7.
Does temperature affect amylase activity?
yes it does
Is there a diet available to lower amylase levels?
The best way to find out if a diet will lower your amylase levels would be to talk to your doctor. There are several options available that can lower your amylase levels, but your doctor needs to approve what will work for you.
What happens to amylase at room temperature?
Nothing special.
How will the time taken for starch to digested in amylase be affected by the temperature?
investigate the relationship between reaction temperature and the effectiveness of the Enzyme amalayse on starch
