The effect of temperature on the rate of catalysis by the enzyme amylase can be explained by the concept of enzyme kinetics. Enzymes, including amylase, are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process. The rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction depends on several factors, including temperature.In general, as the temperature increases, the rate of catalysis by amylase also increases, up to an optimal temperature. This is because higher temperatures lead to increased molecular motion, which results in more frequent collisions between the enzyme and its substrate, thereby increasing the reaction rate. However, beyond the optimal temperature, the rate of catalysis decreases as the enzyme begins to denature, losing its structural integrity and function.The optimal temperature for amylase activity varies depending on the source of the enzyme. For example, human salivary amylase has an optimal temperature of around 37C 98.6F , while the amylase from thermophilic bacteria may have an optimal temperature of around 80C 176F .The addition of an inhibitor molecule can affect the rate of catalysis by amylase at different temperatures. Inhibitors are molecules that bind to enzymes and reduce their activity. There are two main types of inhibitors: competitive and non-competitive.1. Competitive inhibitors: These molecules compete with the substrate for the active site of the enzyme. The presence of a competitive inhibitor reduces the rate of catalysis by amylase because it decreases the number of available active sites for substrate binding. The effect of a competitive inhibitor on the rate of catalysis at different temperatures will depend on the affinity of the inhibitor for the enzyme and the concentration of the inhibitor relative to the substrate.2. Non-competitive inhibitors: These molecules bind to a site on the enzyme other than the active site, causing a conformational change in the enzyme that reduces its activity. The effect of a non-competitive inhibitor on the rate of catalysis at different temperatures will depend on the affinity of the inhibitor for the enzyme and the degree to which the inhibitor affects the enzyme's structure and function.In summary, the rate of catalysis by amylase is affected by temperature, with an optimal temperature at which the enzyme functions most efficiently. The addition of an inhibitor molecule can further affect the rate of catalysis at different temperatures, depending on the type of inhibitor and its interaction with the enzyme.