Question

The image above shows what happens to an enzyme when it experiences temperatures or pH levels outside of its normal environment. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding this process?
Responses

When an enzyme is denatured, it loses both its shape and its function. Therefore, it can no longer work properly.
When an enzyme is denatured, it loses both its shape and its function. Therefore, it can no longer work properly.

When an enzyme is denatured, it loses its shape, but it can still function perfectly . Therefore, this process has no effect on the enzyme.
When an enzyme is denatured, it loses its shape, but it can still function perfectly . Therefore, this process has no effect on the enzyme.

When an enzyme is denatured, it does not lose its shape or its function.

Answer 1

The most accurate statement regarding the process of enzyme denaturation is:

**When an enzyme is denatured, it loses both its shape and its function. Therefore, it can no longer work properly.**

Denaturation typically results in the loss of the enzyme's specific three-dimensional structure, preventing it from binding to its substrate effectively and functioning as it should.