How does a pH much higher than the optimum affect an enzyme?
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It increases the reaction rate.
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It denatures the enzyme by changing its active site shape.
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It provides more activation energy.
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It has no effect on the enzyme structure.
📝 Detailed explanation
Extreme pH levels disrupt the ionic bonds maintaining the protein's 3D structure, causing the active site to lose its shape (denaturation).
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