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 Explain any two factors affecting the rate of enzyme reaction, with the help of graphical representation

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Enzyme Reactions: Enzymes are sensitive to environmental condition. It could be affected by temperature, pH, substrate concentration and enzyme concentration. The rate of enzyme reaction is measured by the amount of substrate changed or amount of product formed, during a period of time. 
Temperature: Heating increases molecular motion. Thus the molecules of the substrate and enzyme move more quickly resulting in a greater probability of occurance of the reaction. The temperature that promotes maximum activity is referred to as optimum temperature.
pH=The optimum pH is that at which the maximum rate of reaction occurs. Thus the pH change leads to an alteration of enzyme shape, including the active site. If extremes of pH are encountered by an enzyme, then it will be denatured.

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