Why does the activity of most human enzymes fall sharply above about 45 °C?
Correct answer A. The enzyme is denatured and the active site loses its shape
Explanation
High temperature breaks the hydrogen and ionic bonds holding the enzyme's tertiary structure. The active site changes shape, the substrate can no longer fit, and activity falls. Human enzymes work best around 37 °C.
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