What is the effect of pH on protein stability?

Practice Questions

Q1
What is the effect of pH on protein stability?
  1. Only affects solubility
  2. Can lead to denaturation
  3. Has no effect
  4. Only affects enzymatic activity

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the effect of pH on protein stability?
  • Step 1: Understand that proteins are made of amino acids, which have different properties.
  • Step 2: Know that pH is a measure of how acidic or basic a solution is.
  • Step 3: Realize that proteins have an optimal pH range where they are most stable.
  • Step 4: Learn that if the pH is too high or too low, it can change the shape of the protein.
  • Step 5: Understand that when a protein changes shape, it can lose its function, a process called denaturation.
  • Step 6: Conclude that pH affects protein stability because it can lead to denaturation, impacting how well the protein works.
No concepts available.
Soulshift Feedback ×

On a scale of 0–10, how likely are you to recommend The Soulshift Academy?

Not likely Very likely