Question

question 14 of 25
review the results of the following experiment.
which hypothesis most likely explains the results at 60°c?
a. the substrate broke down because of the high temperature.
b. there was not enough molecular movement for the enzyme to be effective at this temperature.
c. the enzyme changed shape because of the high temperature.
d. the enzyme is effective only at very high temperatures.

Explanation:

Enzymes are proteins. High - temperature can denature proteins by changing their three - dimensional shape, which affects enzyme activity. At 60°C, the sharp drop in enzyme activity likely indicates denaturation.

Answer:

C. The enzyme changed shape because of the high temperature.