New News Biology #11

Factors That Affect Enzymes

Temperature

The Rate of Chemical Reaction is linked with the temperature at which reactions occur

After the temperature reaches above a certain degree, the enzyme becomes DENATURED (unable to work properly)

The OPTIMAL TEMPERATURE is where the enzyme works best

pH, A Measure of Acids

Higher acidic levels = lower rates of reaction

Most enzymes work best at a pH level of 7

Fact: Rate of Reaction = How much a certain product changes by / time it took to change