What is conformation and denaturation?

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What is conformation and denaturation?

2006-09-26 15:25:15 · 2 answers · asked by T W 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Conformation os the shape of the active site of the enzyme, aka the 3D conformation.
Denaturation is a irreversible process and the enzyme cannot catalyse reactions (cannot work anymore) as the shape of the active site is changed by heat/high and low pH as bonds are broken

2006-09-26 15:36:04 · answer #1 · answered by Burpz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Enzymes denature do to use and heat, after a period of time they conform or return to there useful state.

2006-09-26 15:29:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ralph 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋