Chapter 19, Problem 19.68QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason behind the loss of enzyme activity as $\text{pH}$ is changed drastically from its optimum $\text{pH}$ value has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

All physiological biochemical reactions work most efficiently under $\text{pH}$ of 7. This is often referred to as the optimum $\text{pH}$. The rate of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction is found to be maximum near this optimum $\text{pH}$ value.