can protein activity be altered by pH?

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2006-09-26 03:33:29 · 5 answers · asked by stylesofbeyond40 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

Acidity (pH level), temperature, and other environmental factors can definitely denature a protein.

2006-09-26 04:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes. A pH that is too high or too low can denature, or mess up a protein.

2006-09-26 10:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by عبد الله (ドラゴン) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Oh, yeah. Usually it likes a slightly acidic pH

2006-09-26 10:35:57 · answer #3 · answered by yodeladyhoo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes

2006-09-26 10:40:30 · answer #4 · answered by metatron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

most definitely YES

2006-09-26 10:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋