Chapter 19, Problem 5MCP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The hypothesis that explains the ability of psychrophilic microorganisms to adapt in extremely cold conditions has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Enzymes are biocatalysts that work most efficiently at certain temperatures known as optimum temperature. When the temperature has decreased the frequency of collision of the enzyme with its substrate decreases this leads to less enzymatic activity at lower temperatures. The advantage of this phenomenon is that since the three-dimensional structures are not disrupted the enzyme can be kept stable in the form of the essay that has clinical applications in hospitals.