Question

In the graph below, why does the enzyme activity decrease on either side of pH 8?

Answers:
The enzyme leaves the cell
The enzyme reacts with a new substrate
The enzymes denatures with changed in pH
The substrate denatures
The end product breaks down

Answer 1

Answer: The enzyme denatures with changes in pH

Explanation: Enzyme activity is highly dependent on the pH level of the environment. Enzymes have an optimal pH at which they function most effectively. Deviating from this optimal pH, either in the acidic or alkaline direction, can disrupt the enzyme's structure (denaturation) and reduce its activity. In the given scenario, as the pH deviates from the optimal value, the enzyme denatures, leading to a decrease in enzyme activity on either side of pH 8.