The protease activity found in walnuts preserved in buffers of various pHs is listed in the following table:
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$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | }
\hline \text { pH } & 4.5 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 & 10 \
\hline \text { protease activity } & 0.17 & 0.245 & 0.28 & 0.055 & 0.02 & 0 & 0.025 \
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\end{array}$$ What can we conclude about the relationship between walnut protease activity and pH?

Question

The protease activity found in walnuts preserved in buffers of various pHs is listed in the following table:
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$$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { pH } & 4.5 & 5 & 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 & 10 \
\hline \text { protease activity } & 0.17 & 0.245 & 0.28 & 0.055 & 0.02 & 0 & 0.025 \
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\end{array}$$ What can we conclude about the relationship between walnut protease activity and pH?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The protease activity varies with pH in a way that does not follow a straight line, indicating a nonlinear relationship. Activity peaks at pH 6 and decreases both above and below this pH, showing that activity is highest at an intermediate pH and lower at both higher and lower pH values.

The Protease Activity Found in Walnuts Preserved in Buffers of Various