Conditions for Enzyme Action

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What is optimum temperature?

The temperature at which an enzyme works best.

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What is optimum pH?

The pH at which an enzyme works best.

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What happens if enzymes get too hot or the pH is wrong?

They denature (lose shape) and stop working.

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What happens if substrate concentration is too low?

The reaction is slow.

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What happens if substrate concentration is too high?

The enzyme becomes saturated, so the rate stops increasing.