Optimal environmental conditions

Definition

Optimal environmental conditions refer to specific factors such as temperature, pH, and substrate concentration that allow an enzyme to work at its highest efficiency.

Related terms

Temperature:

The degree of hotness or coldness of a substance. Enzymes have specific temperature ranges within which they function optimally.

Substrate concentration: The amount of substrate present for an enzyme to bind with and catalyze its reaction.

Denaturation:

A process in which an enzyme loses its shape and function due to extreme changes in environmental conditions like high temperatures or extreme pH levels.