Biology for IGCSE & O level - Enzymes (Section 2 - No. 49)
What happens to the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction if the pH deviates significantly from the optimum pH?
The rate increases.
The rate remains unchanged.
The enzyme denatures, and the rate decreases.
The rate decreases, and the enzyme becomes more active.
Explanation
Significant deviations in pH can denature the enzyme, leading to a decrease in reaction rate.
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