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An enzyme is kept at -`10^@C` for 3 minutes and is used in a chemical reaction (P). It is then gradually brought to room temperature. It is now used in a chemical reaction (Q). Another enzyme is kept at `80^@C` For 5 minutes and is used in chemical reaction (R). It is then gradually brought to room temperature. It is now used in a chemical reaction (S). Which of these reactions will be catalyzed by enzyme and which will not?

A

Reactions in which products are formed : P and R. Reactions is which products are not formed Q and S

B

Reactions in which products are formed : Q and S. Reactions is which products are not formed P and R

C

Reactions in which products are formed : P, R and S . Reactions in which products are not formed Q only

D

Reactions in which products are formed : Only Q . Reactions in which products in which products are not formed : P , R and S

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To solve the question regarding the enzymatic reactions, we need to analyze the conditions under which each enzyme is kept and how these conditions affect their activity. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown: ### Step 1: Analyze Enzyme A (kept at -10°C) - **Condition**: Enzyme A is kept at -10°C for 3 minutes. - **Effect**: At such low temperatures, enzymes generally show negligible activity but do not denature. Therefore, they remain intact but inactive. - **Reaction P**: When used in reaction P immediately after being kept at -10°C, the enzyme will not catalyze the reaction because it is inactive at that temperature. - **Conclusion**: No product will be formed in reaction P. ### Step 2: Gradual warming of Enzyme A - **Condition**: Enzyme A is then gradually brought to room temperature. - **Effect**: Once at room temperature, the enzyme regains its activity. - **Reaction Q**: When used in reaction Q after warming, the enzyme will be active and can catalyze the reaction. - **Conclusion**: Product will be formed in reaction Q. ### Step 3: Analyze Enzyme B (kept at 80°C) - **Condition**: Enzyme B is kept at 80°C for 5 minutes. - **Effect**: High temperatures (above the optimal range for most enzymes) typically lead to denaturation, which means the enzyme's structure is altered and it loses its functionality. - **Reaction R**: When used in reaction R immediately after being kept at 80°C, the enzyme will not catalyze the reaction due to denaturation. - **Conclusion**: No product will be formed in reaction R. ### Step 4: Gradual warming of Enzyme B - **Condition**: Enzyme B is then gradually brought to room temperature. - **Effect**: Since the enzyme was denatured at 80°C, it cannot regain its functional structure even after being cooled down. - **Reaction S**: When used in reaction S after cooling, the enzyme remains inactive. - **Conclusion**: No product will be formed in reaction S. ### Final Summary - **Reactions with products**: - Reaction Q (Enzyme A after warming) - **Reactions without products**: - Reaction P (Enzyme A at -10°C) - Reaction R (Enzyme B at 80°C) - Reaction S (Enzyme B after cooling) ### Answer - **Products formed**: Q - **No products formed**: P, R, S
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