Question

4.A student conducts an experiment to test the efficiency of a certain enzyme. Which would
probably not result in a change in the enzyme's efficiency?
A)Adding an acidic solution to the setup
B)adding more substrate but not enzyme
C)increasing temperature of solution
D)All a, b, &c change enzyme's efficiency​

Answer 1

Answer:

answer is D) All a, b, c changes enzymes efficiency.

Answer 2

Option A, adding an acidic solution to the setup, is least likely to result in a change in the enzyme's efficiency.

• Enzymes are biological catalysts that increase the rate of chemical reactions. They are sensitive to changes in their environment, such as pH, temperature, and substrate concentration. Changes in these factors can affect the enzyme's efficiency.
• Acidic solutions can denature enzymes, disrupting their three-dimensional structure and rendering them ineffective. Therefore, adding an acidic solution to the setup would likely decrease the enzyme's efficiency, not keep it constant.
• Adding more substrate but not enzyme (Option B) can increase the enzyme's efficiency, up to a certain point, as there will be more substrate available for the enzyme to act upon. However, if there is an excess of substrate, the enzyme may become saturated and adding more substrate may not result in a further increase in efficiency.
• Increasing the temperature of the solution (Option C) can also affect the enzyme's efficiency. Enzymes have an optimal temperature range at which they work most efficiently, and above or below this range, they may denature or become less active. Therefore, increasing the temperature beyond the optimal range may decrease the enzyme's efficiency.
• In summary, Options A, B, and C can all affect the enzyme's efficiency, but adding an acidic solution is least likely to result in a change in efficiency.

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