Question

Draw a conclusion about how pH affects enzyme activity. Use the graph above to draw

your conclusion. Consider why each pH had a high or low amount of enzyme activity
knowing that the higher the rate of reaction the MORE enzyme activity you had. (Use
complete sentences and evidence from the data.)

Answer 1

Answer: See Below

Step-by-step explanation:

Enzymes are effective within quite a small pH range. There is a pH at which its activity is greatest (the optimal pH). This is because changes in pH can make and break intra- and intermolecular bonds, changing the shape of the enzyme and, therefore, its effectiveness.

As we can see from the graph there is still enzyme activity throughout the wide range of pH however it is most effective at a pH of 8. The paragraph above can explain why there is a lower amount of activity at different pHs.