Denaturation of Enzymes Flashcards

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How do enzymes become denatured?

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Through high/low body temperature or a change of PH in their surroundings.

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What happens to enzymes once they have become denatured?

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Their structure becomes deformed and they are unable to break apart substrates. This could lead to incomplete digestion. :)

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