What factors affect enzyme activity?

• Water availability

• Concentration of the solution

• Enzyme inhibitors

• Denaturation of enzyme

Click on the temperature that this enzyme is having optimum activity.

Read and Answer the following STAAR Question.

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112.34.c.9.C

Enzyme function best at different temperature and ph levels. According to the graph shown, what is the optimum ph level of this specific enzyme?

Answer explanation

Optimum = best/top point

Label the diagram.

a

b

c

d

substrate

enzyme

products

enzyme-substrate complex

The diagram represents one way an enzyme can be inhibited. (View Image)

Which statement explains the effect of an inhibitor on an enzyme?

• A substrate will be able to bond with the enzyme.

• The enzyme will likely be attacked by immune cells.

• The enzyme will be unable to produce more enzymes.

• A substrate will be unable to attach to the enzyme.

Inhibitors will prevent the

(a)   from binding to the enzyme ​ (b)   either by blocking the active site or changing the shape of the enzyme.

• substrate
• active site

In which industry are enzymes commonly used to break down starches into sugars?

• Textile industry

• Brewing industry

• Pharmaceutical industry

• Food industry