Register
Explain how the structure of an enzyme is altered during denaturation
194k views
22 votes
Explain how the structure of an enzyme is altered during denaturation

User Licx
by
4.7k points

1 Answer

7 votes
enzymes lose their structure, because the substrates can no longer bind to the active site, and because amino acid residues involved in stabilizing substrates' transition states are no longer positioned to be able to keep their structure
User Ankit Vallecha
by
4.9k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

5.6m questions

7.3m answers

Other Questions

Which of these structures is primarily responsible for the enzymatic breakdown of a large molecules in the cell?
What are some common signs and symptoms of mental health disorders?
A state of joyful activity in which the subject performs an action effortlessly and skillfully is known as a(n) __________.
!! Earth Science!! Carbon dioxide is normally approximately 2% fraction of the air in the atmosphere. The reason carbon dioxide is considered a pollutant is because... a) Carbon dioxide levels are much
Which statement best describes the life cycle of plants such as ferns? a. Different plants have a different number of phases in their life cycle. b. Plants have a single life cycle and are entirely haploid.
Link Copied!