Assume you have a solution of reactions with an enzyme. You decided to apply heat to further “increase” the rate of reaction. However, after heating, you observed that the rate of reaction decreased, the enzymes’ activity decreased, which is the opposite of what you have expected. Explain what happened. Discuss what happens when the solution contains a high concentration of substrates.

Assume you have a solution of reactions with an enzyme. You decided to apply heat to further “increase” the rate of reaction. However, after heating, you observed that the rate of reaction decreased, the enzymes’ activity decreased, which is the opposite of what you have expected. Explain what happened. Discuss what happens when the solution contains a high concentration of substrates.

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Chapter7: Energy And Metabolism

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Problem 11TYU: PREDICT In the following reaction series, which enzyme(s) is/are most likely to have an allosteric...

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