The Rate of a Reaction Catalyzed by an Enzymes Usually

question 16

Multiple Choice

The rate of a reaction catalyzed by an enzymes usually ________ with temperature; however,at temperatures above the optimum range ________.

• A)increases; protein denaturation occurs
• B)increases; the reaction proceeds without the enzyme
• C)decreases; the reaction proceeds without the enzyme
• D)increases; the direction of the reaction reverses
• E)decreases; prosthetic groups are necessary

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