Question

1. the distortion (change in shape) of enzyme molecules which occurs at high temperatures is known as

a. synthesis
b. specificity
c. replication
d. denaturing

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Synthesis is about creating substances, not enzyme shape change.
• Option b: Specificity refers to enzymes acting on specific substrates, not shape change.
• Option c: Replication is about DNA/RNA copying, not enzyme shape.
• Option d: Denaturing is the process where enzymes (proteins) lose their specific shape (including active site) at high temperatures or extreme pH, matching the description.

Answer:

d. Denaturing