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Explain how pH effects enzyme activity with the help of a graphleal representation.

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Enzymes generally function in a narrow range of pH. Each enzyme shows its highest activity at a particular pH called optimum pH. Activity declines both below and above the optimum, level.
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Knowledge Check

  • Enzymes are active

    A
    Even in small concentration
    B
    Only in small concentration
    C
    Only in large concentration
    D
    Even in the absence of `H_(2)O`
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