Question

If you could design a modified version of the enzyme to ensure that it would function optimally inthe harsh conditions of the washing vat (such as high temperature or high pH), which of thefollowing could you do to achieve this goal?

A) Change the amino acid sequence drastically to give the enzyme quaternary structure.
B) Change the amino acid sequence slightly to ensure a more stable tertiary structure.
C) Remove some amino acids from the start of the protein to strengthen its secondary structure.
D) Add more amino acids to the end of the protein to make it more hydrophobic.

Answer 1

B) Change the amino acid sequence slightly to ensure a more stable tertiary structure.

Step-by-step explanation

Extreme conditions such as high temperature or high ph can interfere with the action of enzymes due to denaturation or changes in conformation.

Enzymes have to be stable at those condition to function optimally.

Stability of an enzyme is determined by the Amino sequences in its tertiary structure. Therefore by slightly changing the Amino acid sequences to ensure a more stable tertiary structure will help achieve the goal.