0
The body has its own normal temp. And enzymes function along with body temp, you go to high or low it can cause severe damage to the body. Enzymes are proteins, and they are denatured (change in structure) when expose to high temps.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoEnzymes are denatured by high temperatures. Excessive temperatures damaged the tertiary structure of the enzyme (which are proteins), changing the shape of the active site. As a result, whatever the enzyme is supposed to catalyse, no longer fits within the active site.
Wiki User
∙ 8y agoThe enzymes molecule loses its shape at high temperature, so the substrate will no longer fit into the active site.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoBecause when enzymes are in high temperature or highly acidic environments they begin to denature.
Wiki User
∙ 13y agobecause sara is hot
Wiki User
∙ 11y agoBecause they function at low temperature
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Are most cells damaged at a high temperature?
yes
Is temperature a factor that affects enzyme activity?
yes. at low temperature enzymes won't work as effectively, and at high temperature enzymes are denatured.
What determines the effectiveness of enzymes?
The temperature in which the enzymes are effects the effectiveness of enzymes. Enzymes work best at a temperature of 37 which is the body temperature.
How does high temperature effect photosynthesis?
The rate of photosynthesis depends on temperature the same way enzymes depend on temperature. Photosynthesis involves enzyme assistance. Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions. Enzymes are affected by pH and temperature. If the pH is too acidic or basic, enzymes will be denatured (which means they will change shape and not be able to catalyze reactions as well or entirely). Same goes for temperature. If the temperature is too cold or too hot, the enzymes might deactivate, or their efficiency will be inhibited. So, if the temperature of the organism's environment is too high or low, the rate of photosynthesis will decrease because the enzymes aren't working properly. On the other hand, if the temperature is optimal for enzyme activity, the rate will increase, as production is at its high.
At what temperature do plant enzymes work best?
Enzymes work best at temperatures around body temperature. If the temperature is too low, there is too little kinetic energy available for it, but if it is too high, the enzyme will be denatured, and will therefore also work slower. Enzymes work best at temperatures around body temperature. If the temperature is too low, there is too little kinetic energy available for it, but if it is too high, the enzyme will be denatured, and will therefore also work slower.
Are enzymes permanently inactivated by high temperature extremes or are changes in the enzymes reversible?
Enzymes are permanently inactivated by high temperature extremes. They are denatured.
What Enzymes can be denatured by what environmental factor?
Denaturing of enzymes is by high temperature, high pH value, and concentration.
What environmental factor can enzymes be denatured by?
Denaturing of enzymes is by high temperature, high pH value, and concentration.
Why lipase breaks down fat into fatty acid only works well at temperatures close to body temperature?
Because if enzymes are exposed to very high temperature they get damaged and don't work properly but they also need pretty high temperature to work to their maximum quickness. Body temperature is PERFECT!
What is a possible source of high-temperature cellulase enzymes?
A,s
Are most cells damaged at a high temperature?
yes
Enzymes have optimal temperatures.most human enzymes have an optimal temperature of about?
The optimal temperature of enzymes in humans is about 37c, the same as the human body's temperature. However, some enzymes work at higher temperatures than 37 but not very high because higher temperatures denatures (destroy) the enzymes.
Why might enzyme's activity decrease at very high temperatures?
Enzymes activity is affected by temperature. At a very high temperature, enzymes became denature that means they lose their original shape, which is important for them to react. Thus, enzyme activity decreases at a very high temperature.
Is temperature a factor that affects enzyme activity?
yes. at low temperature enzymes won't work as effectively, and at high temperature enzymes are denatured.
How may enzymes be deactivated?
high temperature may denature enzyme activity by passing optimum temperature
What determines the effectiveness of enzymes?
The temperature in which the enzymes are effects the effectiveness of enzymes. Enzymes work best at a temperature of 37 which is the body temperature.
Why humans have a defined body temperature?
So the enzymes function properly, temperature too low = inefficient working due to not enough kinetic energy, temperature too high means the enzymes will denature (die!)
