At what temperature does rennin work best?

Answer 1

The Kinetic Theory states that with increased temperature, molecules receive more energy, resulting in them speeding up their movement. If the milk and the rennin molecules are moving faster, they will collide more often. The collisions will also have more energy so more of them are successful. Therefore the rate of reaction increases.

However, above 37°C rennins optimum temperature, the rate of reaction will decrease. This is because the rising temperature affects the hydrogen and ionic bonds which determine the shape of the enzyme. As these bonds are broken the shape of the active site changes and the molecules.

Answer 2

60°C