Question

Study the following statements with respect to enzymes and select the correct option.

1. Most of the enzymes work at an optimum temperature between 20°C and 35°C.
2. Enzymes are destroyed at lower temperature of 10-20°C.
3. Each enzyme exhibits its highest activity at a specific pH i.e. optimum pH.

Options

• Statement i and ii are correct.  

• Statement ii and iii are correct.

• Statement i and iii are correct.

• Statement i, ii and iii are incorrect.

Answer 1

Statement i and iii are correct.

Explanation:

At higher temperatures of 60-70°C, enzymes are destroyed.