Biology chapter 5 enzymes: The students suggested that the enzymes in the biological washing powder were denatured at high temperatures.
Explain why enzyme molecules do not function when they are denatured.

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The students suggested that the enzymes in the biological washing powder were denatured at high temperatures.
 Explain why enzyme molecules do not function when they are denatured.

Sueanne · Accepted Answer

active site changes shape ;
substrate no longer fits into, enzyme / active site ;
no enzyme-substrate complex / no successful collisions ;

Biology chapter 5 enzymes

The students suggested that the enzymes in the biological washing powder were denatured at high temperatures. Explain why enzyme molecules do not function when they are denatured.

Active site changes shape ; substrate no longer fits into, enzyme / active site ; no enzyme-substrate complex / no successful collisions ;

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