Practice mode Enzymes

A change in pH reduces enzyme activity mainly because it ____.

Correct answer B. alters the ionic charges of amino acids in the active site

Explanation

Excess H⁺ or OH⁻ ions change the ionisation of acidic and basic R groups, disturbing bonding and the shape or charge of the active site.

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