BI-1222
Effect of temperature and pH on enzymes
Biology · Secondary 4 · Medium · Effect of temperature and pH on enzymes
A student investigates the effect of temperature on the activity of an amylase solution. At 37 °C, starch is completely broken down in 4 minutes. At 50 °C, starch is completely broken down in 2 minutes. What is the most suitable conclusion?
- Amylase activity is higher at 50 °C than at 37 °C.
- Amylase is completely denatured at 50 °C.
- Temperature has no effect on amylase activity.
- Amylase breaks down starch at the same rate at both temperatures.
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