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Biomolecules: Enzymes MCQ

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EnzymesEasyQuestion 10436

Question

Rising temperature increases enzyme activity only up to an optimum because:

  1. A
    Very high temperature denatures the enzyme
    Correct
  2. B
    Substrate disappears permanently
  3. C
    Water stops acting as solvent
  4. D
    Peptide bonds become stronger

Correct answer

Very high temperature denatures the enzyme

Explanation

Beyond optimum, enzyme structure is disrupted.