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How temperature affects enzyme activity?
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How temperature affects enzyme activity? A reaction occurs when two of the right kinds of molecules collide; enzymes which are catalysts promote these collisions. In my investigation I am going to try and find out how temperature affects enzyme activity between hydrogen peroxide and catalase. Catalase H2O2 H2O+O2. Catalysts are very useful as they are unchanged after a reaction, so they can be used over and over again unless they are damaged or denatured. Enzymes join with the substrate for a short while, the enzyme and substrate split up afterwards, releasing the enzyme. The enzyme is not used up in the process, unlike the substrate, and so it can continue to react if more substrate is provided. All enzymes are proteins. Each enzyme has a specific catalytic reaction, their normal activity depends on their environment, and if the conditions change it causes a reduced activity. Enzymes are globular...
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