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Standard XII
Chemistry
Enzymes
Does boiling ...
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Does boiling destroy enzymes?
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Enzyme:
Enzymes are substances made of protein that are capable of catalysing chemical reactions of biological origin.
An enzyme is a protein molecule with a three-dimensional structure that is held in place by hydrogen and ionic bonds.
Enzymes are the specialised catalysts that operate at particular temperatures.
Enzymes are functional in the living cells.
Boiling destroys the bonding and harms the three-dimensional structure of the enzyme.
As the enzyme is stable at its optimum temperature, generally temperature beyond 47°C causes the loss of enzyme structure.
Boiling makes enzymes inactive.
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