Question
Enzyme B helps in the process of breaking molecule A into molecules C and D.
The enzyme becomes denatured, as shown below.
Which of the following outcomes can be expected?
A.
The enzyme will be able to convert molecule A into molecules C and D at a faster rate.
B.
The enzyme will be able to reverse the reaction, combining molecules C and D into molecule A.
C.
The enzyme will only be able to convert molecule A into molecules C and D a few more times.
D.
The enzyme will no longer be able to aid in the reaction that breaks molecule A into molecules C and D.
The enzyme becomes denatured, as shown below.
Which of the following outcomes can be expected?
A.
The enzyme will be able to convert molecule A into molecules C and D at a faster rate.
B.
The enzyme will be able to reverse the reaction, combining molecules C and D into molecule A.
C.
The enzyme will only be able to convert molecule A into molecules C and D a few more times.
D.
The enzyme will no longer be able to aid in the reaction that breaks molecule A into molecules C and D.
Answers
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The correct outcome, given that the enzyme has become denatured, would be:
**D. The enzyme will no longer be able to aid in the reaction that breaks molecule A into molecules C and D.**
Enzyme denaturation results in a loss of its structural integrity and, consequently, its functional capability. Denatured enzymes can no longer effectively catalyze reactions, meaning they cannot facilitate the conversion of substrates into products. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they imply some level of functional activity of the enzyme post-denaturation, which is not the case.
**D. The enzyme will no longer be able to aid in the reaction that breaks molecule A into molecules C and D.**
Enzyme denaturation results in a loss of its structural integrity and, consequently, its functional capability. Denatured enzymes can no longer effectively catalyze reactions, meaning they cannot facilitate the conversion of substrates into products. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they imply some level of functional activity of the enzyme post-denaturation, which is not the case.