A change in body temperature will have which of the following effects on enzymes in the body?

O A change in the ability of some enzymes to bind with their coenzymes

A change in the ability of some enzymes to bind with their substrate

A reduction in the concentration of some enzymes in the body

An increase in the concentration of some enzymes in the body

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Maeve Jenkins

3 March, 20:36

A change in body temperature will have which of the following effects on enzymes in the body?

O A change in the ability of some enzymes to bind with their coenzymes

A change in the ability of some enzymes to bind with their substrate

A reduction in the concentration of some enzymes in the body

An increase in the concentration of some enzymes in the body

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Junior Duran · Answer 1

An increase in the concentration of some enzymes in the body

Fabian · Answer 2

A reduction in the concentration of some enzymes in the body

Explanation:

As temperature is increased the enzymes and substrate gain kinetic energy (move more quickly). This increases the frequency of collisions and the formation of enzyme-substrate complexes. Therefore as the temperature is increased the enzyme activity and the rate of reaction increases.

Increases in temperature increase molecular activity, and can result in a higher rate of collisions between enzymes and substrates. If the temperature rises too high, however, the enzymes could become denatured, and the positive effects of the temperature increase could be nullified.