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Yes, it would effect the enzyme as i would become acidic. If it becomes too acidic then the shape of the active site will change and the substrate will no longer fit and therefore no reaction can take place. A low pH will denature the enzyme ( cause the protein structure to change shape)

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if your asking "what will the effect be if i lower the surrounding pH" then it will be adverse unless it was originally in an alkali, enzymes operate best in about pH 7.5 this is known as their optimum pH... and just in case you were wondering pH stands for pondus hygrogenii

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