Identify the effect of the following on the activity of maltase, an enzyme that hydrolyzes maltose.
-one theory that accounts for the unusual specificity of an enzyme

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The block-and-key theory explains how enzymes have a very specific shape that allows them to only recognize and bind to certain substrates. This would affect the activity of maltase because it means that it will only be able to hydrolyze maltose, and not other similar molecules.

Identify the Effect of the Following on the Activity of Maltase