1. Temperature: Enzymes have an optimal temperature range where they function best.
* Increasing temperature generally increases enzyme activity up to a point, as molecules move faster and collide more frequently.
* Beyond the optimal temperature, the enzyme begins to denature (lose its shape), leading to a decrease in activity.
* Very high temperatures can completely inactivate the enzyme.
2. pH: Enzymes also have an optimal pH range.
* Changes in pH can disrupt the ionic bonds and other interactions that hold the enzyme in its active conformation.
* Extreme pH values can denature the enzyme and cause it to lose its activity.
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