Question

13. The change in the shape of enzyme molecules that occurs at high temperatures is
known as

Answer 1

At high temperatures the shape of the enzyme is altered so that it is no longer complementary to its specific substrate. This effect can be permanent and irreversible and is called denaturation

Answer 2

At high temperatures the shape of the enzyme is altered so that it is no longer complementary to its specific substrate. This effect can be permanent and irreversible and is called denaturation