Amylase is an enzyme found in saliva that breaks down starch.
The enzyme is currently functioning at its optimal $\mathrm{pH}$ of 7 and optimal temperature of $32^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.

Which of the following could result in an increase in the reaction rate?
Choose 1 answer:
(A) Increasing substrate concentration
(B) Providing an environment with a $\mathrm{pH}$ of 9
(c) Decreasing enzyme concentration
(D) Placing the reactants in an environment at $10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.

Question

Amylase is an enzyme found in saliva that breaks down starch.
The enzyme is currently functioning at its optimal $\mathrm{pH}$ of 7 and optimal temperature of $32^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.

Which of the following could result in an increase in the reaction rate?
Choose 1 answer:
(A) Increasing substrate concentration
(B) Providing an environment with a $\mathrm{pH}$ of 9
(c) Decreasing enzyme concentration
(D) Placing the reactants in an environment at $10^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.

Accepted Answer

***A*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Substrate concentration⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹Increasing the substrate concentration can increase the reaction rate until the enzyme becomes saturated.⚹◊What is the significance of enzymes in biological systems and how do various factors affect enzyme activity?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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