NEET 2023 Zoology Enzyme Activity Assertion Reason Question
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Low temperature preserves the enzyme in a temporarily inactive state whereas high temperature destroys enzymatic activity because proteins are denatured by heat.
Statement II: When the inhibitor closely resembles the substrate in its molecular structure and inhibits the activity of the enzyme, it is known as competitive inhibitor.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement I is true as low temperatures can preserve enzymes, while high temperatures denature them. Statement II is also true as competitive inhibitors resemble the substrate and compete for the active site.
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