BI-193
Effect of temperature and pH on enzymes
Biology · Secondary 3 · Medium · Effect of temperature and pH on enzymes
A piece of liver is placed in hydrogen peroxide solution at 37°C. Bubbles of oxygen are produced quickly. Which change will DECREASE the rate of reaction while keeping the enzyme catalase active?
- Placing the liver and hydrogen peroxide in an ice bath at 5°C
- Heating the mixture to boiling for 5 minutes
- Adding concentrated hydrochloric acid to the mixture
- Adding concentrated sodium hydroxide solution to the mixture
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