Why Is 37^o the Optimal Temperature for Enzymatic Reactions for Most

question 78

Multiple Choice

Why is 37^o the optimal temperature for enzymatic reactions for most human enzymes?

• A) It is the temperature when enzymatic pocket gets wider and the kinetic energy of molecules is at its maximum.
• B) It is the temperature when kinetic energy of molecules is at its maximum; above this temperature kinetic energy decreases due to collisions.
• C) It is the temperature when the molecules have high kinetic energy but the enzyme does not lose its 3D structure yet.
• D) It is the temperature when cofactors best bind to the enzymes and increase activation energy.

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