How Does pH Affect Enzyme Activity in Starch-Iodine Reactions?

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The experiment demonstrated the effect of pH on enzyme activity in starch-iodine reactions. The addition of 1% starch and iodine to three test tubes resulted in varying reaction times based on the pH of the solutions. The test tube with 3 drops of 1M NaCl turned colorless in 75 seconds, indicating optimal enzyme activity at this neutral pH. In contrast, the 1M HCl solution showed no change, demonstrating that acidic conditions inhibited enzyme activity, while the water solution took 180 seconds, suggesting a slower reaction rate due to a less optimal pH.

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I did an experiment and i AM A FIRST YEAR STUDENT AND I NEED HELP EXPLAINING WHAT TOOK PLACE. I ADDED 1% STARCH TO THREE TEST TUBES AND THEN 1 DROP IODINE. THEN IN ONE THE TUBE I ADDED 3 DROPS OF 1M NaCl AND then to another i added 3 drops 1M HCl and then i added to the last one i added 3 drops of water. i observed that the solution with NaCl took 75 sec to turn colourless or clear , THE SOLUTION WITH 1M HCl never changed and the solution with water took 180 second to turn colorless...How do i explain what really happen.
 
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You're already explained what -happened- just fine.

What happened to the enzyme in each test tube?

Also, this should be in the homework forum.
 
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And no need to shout.
 

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