Explain why an enzyme has an optimal pH and if the pH goes above or below that the rate of reaction goes down.

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Chapter3: Cells And How They Work
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Problem 8SQ: Enzymes _______. a. enhance reaction rates b. are affected by pH c. act on specific substrates d....
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