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Assertion(A): Activity of an enzyme is p...

Assertion(A): Activity of an enzyme is `pH` dependent.
Reason(R): Change in `pH` affects the solution of the enzyme in water.

A

If the both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

B

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion

C

If assertion is true but reason is false

D

If both assertion and reason are false statements.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Enzymes are proteins which act as catalyst for bio-chemical reactions. pH affetc their activity as protonation - deprotonation may cause denaturation of the protein structure. Soubility is also affected.
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