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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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What do acids and bases do to enzymes?
Acids and bases can denature enzymes by disrupting their shape and changing the active site where substrates bind. This alteration can prevent enzymes from catalyzing reactions effectively. pH changes can also affect the ionization of amino acid side chains, influencing enzyme activity.
Do bases tastes bitter or acids?
Acids taste bitter.
Why are bases sometimes describes as the opposite of acids?
Bases are the opposite of acids due to the fact they are a hydrogen ion acceptor and an acid is a hydrogen ion donor. In the many definitions of bases and acids, bases do the opposite of what acids do. -- In the Lewis definition, acids are electron pair acceptors while bases are electron pair donors. -- In the Bronsted-Lowry definition, acids are substances that donate protons while bases are substances that accepts protons. -- In practicality, acids lower the pH of a solution and bases increase the pH of a solution.
What is a Chemical compounds that converts strong acids or bases into weak acids or bases?
A chemical compound that converts strong acids or bases into weak acids or bases is called a buffer. Buffers help to stabilize the pH of a solution by absorbing excess hydrogen or hydroxide ions, thereby minimizing changes in pH when strong acids or bases are added.
What is a creative name for a title relating to acids and bases?
"Polarity Portraits: The Dance of Acids and Bases"
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 do acids and bases do to enzymes?
Acids and bases can denature enzymes by disrupting their shape and changing the active site where substrates bind. This alteration can prevent enzymes from catalyzing reactions effectively. pH changes can also affect the ionization of amino acid side chains, influencing enzyme activity.
What happens when you mix bases with acids?
Salt and water is formed.Heat is released.
Is an enzyme an acid or base?
Enzymes are not acids or bases. They are biological molecules, typically proteins, that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in living organisms. Some enzymes may require specific pH conditions for optimal activity, but they themselves are not classified as acids or bases.
Enzymes that move along each of the DNA strands during replication adding nucleotides to the exposed bases?
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.
Is acids and bases corrosives?
Yes, concentrated acids and bases are more corrosive than dilute acids and bases
Enzymes that move along each of the DNA strands during replication adding nucleotides to the exposed bases of what?
Enzymes such as DNA polymerase move along each DNA strand during replication, adding complementary nucleotides to the exposed bases of the template strand. This process ensures the accurate replication of the genetic information from one generation to the next.
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
