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)

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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
6.5 and 7.5

Answer 1

To determine the pH at which amylase becomes denatured, we typically know that amylase has an optimal pH range that usually falls between 6.0 and 7.5. Outside of this range, particularly at more acidic or more basic pH levels, the enzyme may begin to denature.

From the options provided, the expected pH ranges for denaturation would be:

• 6.0 and 7.5 (neutral, within optimal range)
• 5.5 and 7.5 (slightly acidic, close to neutral)
• 5.5 and 8.5 (a bit more acidic and slightly basic)
• 6.5 and 7.5 (within optimal range)

Given the information about amylase, it is likely that its denaturation occurs at pH levels below 5.5 and above 7.5. Therefore, the option that suggests more acidic and more basic endpoints would be the best candidate for the pH range resulting in denaturation of amylase.

So the best answer would be: 5.5 and 8.5