Overheating an enzyme results in the enzyme’s loss of -

Overheating an enzyme results in the enzyme’s loss of -

storage of inherited information

storage of a large amount of chemical energy

net electrical charge

ability to catalyze a reaction

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Overheating an enzyme results in the enzyme’s loss of ability to catalyze a reaction.

When enzymes are exposed to high temperatures, their structure can become denatured, meaning the specific three-dimensional shape necessary for their catalytic activity is altered. This changes the active site of the enzyme and prevents it from binding effectively to substrates, hence inhibiting its ability to facilitate chemical reactions.