Denaturation

Definition

A change in an enzyme's shape caused by excessive heat, so its active site can no longer catalyse the reaction effectively.

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GCSE Chemistry · key term

A change in an enzyme's shape caused by excessive heat, so its active site can no longer catalyse the reaction effectively.

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