BIO NMDCAT Factors that Affect the Rate of Enzyme Reactions
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In living organisms, an increase in temperature from 20°C to the optimum value generally results in

A. A gradual decrease in enzyme activity
B. An increase in enzyme activity due to greater kinetic energy
C. No change in enzyme activity
D. Permanent denaturation of the enzyme

📝 Explanation

As temperature rises toward the optimum, enzyme and substrate molecules move faster, increasing successful collisions and enzyme-substrate complex formation. Denaturation usually occurs only above the optimum temperature.

📖 Additional Information

  • A gradual decrease in enzyme activity
  • An increase in enzyme activity due to greater kinetic energy
  • No change in enzyme activity
  • Permanent denaturation of the enzyme

As temperature rises toward the optimum, enzyme and substrate molecules move faster, increasing successful collisions and enzyme-substrate complex formation. Denaturation usually occurs only above the optimum temperature.

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