Heat May Disrupt the Functioning of an Enzyme Because

question 160

Multiple Choice

Heat may disrupt the functioning of an enzyme because:

• A)human enzymes function only at 98.6 degrees F
• B)heat can break peptide bonds
• C)heat molecules are attracted to the enzyme and denature it
• D)heat can break hydrogen bonds and denature the enzyme

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