Two samples of a human enzyme were used in an experiment. Before they were used
• sample X was heated to 80 C and then cooled to 37 C
• sample Y was cooled to 0 C and then heated to 37 C.
How will this affect their activity?
A Sample X and sample Y are no longer active.
B Sample X and sample Y will be equally active.
C Sample X will be more active than sample Y.
D Sample Y will be more active than sample X.
Answer, please, and why?
D. This is because if sample X has been heated to 80*c, it would have denatured, it is useless. It wont be active. But, sample Y, however is cooled to 0*c, this doesnt denature it, only slows it. Thus, when heated back to 37*c, it will be more active. So the ans is D.
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