Question

Complete this sentence: The activities of enzymes depends on the __________, __________ conditions, and the __________ of the surroundings.

Answer 1

Answer:

The activities of enzyme depends on the temperature, ionic conditions and the pH of the surroundings.

Explanation:

Effect of temperature on enzymes

Enzymes show low level of functioning at lower temperatures. As the temperature is raised, the activity of the enzyme increases. The enzyme activity becomes optimal at a specific temperature. Beyond this temperature, the enzyme's activity rate starts to decline until it gets denatured.

Effect of ionic conditions on enzymes

Studies show that certain enzymes require some cations for functioning. But an increased amount of cations or anions can inhibit the functioning of the enzymes.

Effect of pH on enzymes

Each enzyme has an optimum pH at which it works best. If the pH is increased or lowered than this optimum pH, then the activity of the enzyme starts declining until it gets denatured. Most enzymes work best at pH 7.0