For this question, you will need to adjust the pH until all of the enzymes are denatured. At what pH does all of the amylase become denatured? You must reset the simulation many times as you adjust the pH only. Make the solution more basic and more acidic until all of the enzymes are denatured. (1 point)

Question

Responses

6.0 and 7.5
6.0 and 7.5

5.5 and 7.5
5.5 and 7.5

5.5 and 8.5
5.5 and 8.5

6.5 and 7.5

Answer 1

Amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars, typically has an optimal pH around 6.7 to 7.0. Beyond this range, both acidic and basic conditions can lead to denaturation of the enzyme.

Based on your question regarding the pH at which amylase becomes denatured, the most likely responses are between pH 5.5 and 8.5. Therefore, the correct choice would be:

5.5 and 8.5

This range represents conditions that are too acidic (5.5) and too basic (8.5) for the enzyme to function properly, leading to denaturation.