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.