Which of the following statements accurately describes enzymes? A. Many different types of substrates with different shapes can bind to a single enzyme. B. Enzymes increase the activation energy of reactions. C. Enzymes slow chemical reactions. D. Temperature and pH can affect how enzymes work.

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Yair Dillon

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22 December, 15:50

Which of the following statements accurately describes enzymes? A. Many different types of substrates with different shapes can bind to a single enzyme. B. Enzymes increase the activation energy of reactions. C. Enzymes slow chemical reactions. D. Temperature and pH can affect how enzymes work.

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D. Temperature and pH can affect how enzymes work. The action of enzymes can be affected by many factors including temperature, pH and ionic strength. Optimum pH differs per enzyme. Enzymes can be destroyed by heat more than the allowed optimum temperature.