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Q1.

At high pH values the active site of the enzyme pepsin changes shape.
When the active site of the enzyme changes shape, the enzyme is

A specific
B. denatured
C digested
D dead

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Answer:

denatured

Step-by-step explanation:

Each enzyme works best at their own pH, so at high pH the enzyme is said to be denatured, changing shape. The substrate is no longer able to bind to the active site.

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