What is the effect of temperature and pH on the activity of an enzyme?

  • A
    Enzymes are unaffected by temperature and pH.
  • B
    Enzymes show maximum activity at an optimum temperature and pH.
  • C
    High temperature increases enzyme activity indefinitely.
  • D
    Low temperature permanently destroys enzyme activity.

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Enzymes show the least amount of adaptation for which of the following?

Which of the following ions are toxic to enzymatic activity?

Match the following Column-$I$ with Column-$II$ and select the correct option.
Column-$I$Column-$II$
$(A)$ Transferases$(i)$ $H_4P_2O_7$ related reactions
$(B)$ Lyases$(ii)$ Hexokinase
$(C)$ Isomerases$(iii)$ Cytochrome oxidase
$(D)$ Ligases$(iv)$ Aldolase
$(E)$ Oxidoreductases$(v)$ Glucose-$6$-phosphate $\rightarrow$ Fructose-$6$-phosphate

$A$ - Activity of an enzyme can be affected by a change in environmental conditions.
$R$ - These factors regulate the activity of the enzyme.

Statement $x$: Enzymes are active within a specific temperature range.
Statement $y$: Enzymes are destroyed at low temperatures.

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