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How is the enzyme catalyze influenced by pH?

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Catalase works only at the pH level of 4, and any other pH level denatures the enzyme.

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What is pH influenced by?
Primarily by the concentration of the Hydrogen ion H+.
Ph of enzymes?
The Ph of enzymes depend on where they are in the body. In the intestine and stomach you would be looking at the Ph of an enzyme there to be 1 or 2, very acidic, because it need to break down...
How enzyme catalyze chemical reaction?
The activation energy of a reaction is lowered by enzyme.
Change in the pH should the enzyme?
If you change the pH, the enzyme can become inactive and won't be able anymore to forfill its function.
What is the optimun pH for amylase enzyme?
The optimum pH for enzyme amylase is 4.8. however, salivary amylase has an optimum pH of 6.7