Practice mode Macromolecules

Why does enzyme activity fall sharply at high temperatures such as 70 °C?

Correct answer A. The enzyme is denatured and its active site changes shape

Explanation

High temperature breaks the weak bonds holding the enzyme's three-dimensional shape, so the active site no longer fits the substrate and activity drops.

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