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What does it mean when an enzyme is denatured?

a
the active site changes shape

b
more enzymes are formed

c
the enzyme disappears

d
the active site accepts more substrates

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The answer should be C) The enzyme disappears.
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User Evalsyrelec
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Pretty sure the answer is D
the active site accepts more substrates

This is why...
Change the pH and the enzyme stops working. Increasing the temperature to 60°C will cause a permanent change to the shape of the active site. This is why enzymes stop working when they are heated. We say they have become denatured.

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