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Which describes one way that an enzyme in the human body
can become denatured? (1 point)
The temperature of the body increases to 40
degrees Celsius.
The activation energy needed for a specific
chemical reaction is lowered.
The optimal pH level is different for different
areas of the body.
The cells in the digestive system maintain a
narrow temperature range.
The temperature of the body increases to 40 degrees Celsius.
One way that an enzyme in the human body can become denatured is when the temperature of the body increases to 40 degrees Celsius.
To determine which choice describes one way that an enzyme in the human body can become denatured, we need to understand what denaturation is. Enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions in the body. Denaturation refers to the structural change of a protein, including enzymes, which results in the loss of its biological activity.
Among the given choices, the one that describes one way an enzyme can become denatured is: "The temperature of the body increases to 40 degrees Celsius."
Enzymes have specific temperature ranges at which they function optimally. When the temperature exceeds this range, specifically in this case when it reaches 40 degrees Celsius, the enzyme's structure can be disrupted, causing it to become denatured. When denaturation occurs, the enzyme loses its shape and active site, making it unable to catalyze the chemical reactions effectively or sometimes entirely.
To determine the correct answer choice, we needed to understand that enzymes have specific temperature ranges (optimum temperature) in which they function optimally and that exceeding this range can lead to denaturation.