Question

What is denaturation? How does it affect the ability for the enzyme to function?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

If the temperature around an enzyme gets too high, the enzyme loses its shape, which is known as denaturation, and ceases to work. Most enzymes will become denatured at very high temperatures. Although increased temperatures can cause enzymes to work more quickly, if the temperature gets too high the enzyme stops working.

Answer 2

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Step-by-step explanation:

If an enzyme is denatured, it loses its shape (unfolds or bonds break). The enzyme depends on its shape, so it can't work properly or at all if it is denatured.

The enzyme can be denatured if it is placed into a harsh pH (too acidic/basic), if it is exposed to high temperatures, and sometimes if it is shook/experiences physical action.

Basically, denaturing is when an enzyme's shape changes and the enzyme loses its ability to function.