The graph indicates the concentration of maltose formed as amylase breaks down starch at different pH values. What accounts for the pattern of the graph between point X and point Y?
- AThe enzyme is completely denatured and does not work at all.
- BThe enzyme molecules have less kinetic energy.
- CThe shape of the enzyme active site is changing and does not fit the substrate so well.
- DThe substrate molecules have more kinetic energy.