I know it’s prokaryotic if the helps I’m sorry
Enzymes can be denatured by irregular PH. Meaning that they can change shape. Enzymes rely on their shape in order to function so if their shapes change because of the PH then the active sites don't fit anymore and they enzymes wont work.
Only toms idea could be scientific since it is testable, can be tested by others, have a hypothesis, and be proven
Intraspecific competition involves an interaction where by members of the same species compete for limited supply of resources. The end result is the reduction in fitness for both individuals. Animals can reduce the intensity of intraspecific competition by exploiting different type of food resources and also moving to other areas that are sparsely populated and with high amounts of food.