MDCAT Biology MCQ #3314

Certain microorganisms can survive in extremely hot environments due to the presence of thermostable enzymes. What characteristic allows these enzymes to function optimally at high temperatures?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #3314

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Certain microorganisms can survive in extremely hot environments due to the presence of thermostable enzymes. What characteristic allows these enzymes to function optimally at high temperatures?

    • A) High turnover number
    • B) Low michaelis constant
    • C) High melting point
    • D) Allosteric regulation

    Answer: High melting point

    Explanation: Thermostable enzymes have high melting points, most tempting wrong is Allosteric regulation