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“Due Now”: Interpreting Enzyme Graphs
Effect of pH on Enzyme Activity
16
Relative Rate of Enzyme Activity
14
12
10
Enzyme B
8
Enzyme C
6
4
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
pH
1. At what pH does enzyme B function optimally? ____________________
2. Why does enzyme C stop functioning when the pH drops below 6.5 or above 9.5?
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3. Enzymes B and C are both found in the human body. Would you expect them to be
found in the same organ? Why or why not?
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