Combined Science GCSE
Enzyme action and denaturation
What Enzyme action and denaturation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Enzyme action and denaturation
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Temperature affects enzyme-controlled reactions, with the rate increasing up to an optimum and then falling sharply as enzymes denature above it.
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