Question

1. the optimal temperature is the temperature at which the activity level is the highest. why does the activity decrease as temperature increases from optimal temperature? a) when temperature is too high, the enzyme works too quickly and wears out b) with increased temperature the active site changes and carbon dioxide is not able to bind c) there are less glucose molecules needed at higher temperatures so the enzyme does not need to work d) more enzymes will need to be produced at the higher temperatures so reaction will slow down until they are able to be produced

Explanation:

Las enzimas son proteínas biológicas que actúan como catalizadores en reacciones químicas celulares. Cuando la temperatura supera el nivel óptimo, las enzimas sufren una desnaturación, lo que significa que su estructura se altera y no pueden cumplir adecuadamente su función. La desnaturación afecta la forma del sitio activo de la enzima, que es donde se une al sustrato (en este caso, posiblemente glucosa) para acelerar la reacción.

Answer:

A) when temperature is too high, the enzyme works too quickly and wears out