What factors can affect an enzyme's ability to function properly?

Answer 1

1) pH, some enzymes like protease work better in acidic conditions, others work better in more alkaline conditions.

2) Temperature, too high temperatures can denature the enzymes and stop them working.

3) Surface Area, bile for example breaks large fat droplets into smaller ones, this gives the enzyme lipase a greater surface to work on, speeding the reaction up

Answer 2

Any factor that affects protein stability or structure will affect the ability of an enzyme to function. Examples of such factors are pH, temperature, and salt concentration.

Answer 3

Environmental conditions...pH, light, O2 availability....or presence of minerals like Fe or Ca, in short, pretty much any chemical characteristic of the substrate.

Answer 4

pH and temperature could