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Enzymes are found in many different environments and can take on many different shapes and sizes. Many enzymes have certain optimum conditions. Some prefer certain

temperatures, while others prefer certain pH levels. What could happen to an enzyme if a large change in temperature of pH level occurs?
O The enzyme will continue to function normally
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O The enzyme will adapt to its environment and continue to function at 90% efficiency
The enzyme will after its chemistry and become saturated
The enzyme my become denatured and could stop functioning

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Answer:

The enzyme may become denatured.

Step-by-step explanation:

An extreme change in optimal conditions results in the denaturing of an enzyme, meaning it is unable to function.

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