Question

unit 2 assessment which of these explains how a large increase in temperature would most likely affect the function of the enzyme? a. the enzymes effectiveness would increase, because it would have more energy to catalyze the reaction. b. the enzymes effectiveness would increase, because it would interact with more of the reactants. c. the enzymes effectiveness would decrease, because it would change shape and be less able to catalyze the reaction. d. the enzymes effectiveness would decrease, because it would no longer be able to provide the energy needed to bond the reactants.

Explanation:

La actividad de una enzima está afectada por la temperatura. A temperaturas moderadas, un aumento en la temperatura otorga más energía cinética a las moléculas de enzima y sustrato, lo que lleva a más colisiones efectivas y una mayor actividad enzimática. Pero si la temperatura es demasiado alta, se desnaturaliza la enzima, cambiando su estructura tridimensional y perdiendo su capacidad para catalizar la reacción.

Answer:

A. La efectividad de la enzima aumentaría, porque tendría más energía para catalizar la reacción.