Enzymes: The Effect of pH on Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What does the PH of a solution depends on?
A
= concentration of hydrogen ions H+
= Low PH: High concentration of H+ ions
= High PH: low concentration of H+ ions
2
Q
When do enzymes work the fastest?
A
= specific optimum PH
3
Q
If the PH changes away from the optimum PH what happens?
A
= rate of reaction decreases
4
Q
What can hydrogen ions do the protien of an enzyme?
A
= bond with the ions
