Use the Following Information to Answer the Question Below

question 61

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question below. Activity of various enzymes at various temperatures (a) and at various pH (b)
Which curves on the graphs most likely represent the temperature and pH profiles of an enzyme taken from a bacterium that lives in a mildly alkaline (basic) hot springs at temperatures of 70°C or higher?

• A) curves 1 and 5
• B) curves 2 and 5
• C) curves 3 and 4
• D) curves 3 and 5

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Definitions:

Nerve Fibers

Long projections of neurons that transmit electrical impulses throughout the body, facilitating communication between the brain, spinal cord, and other areas.

Connective Tissue

A variety of body tissue that provides support, binds, or divides various tissues and organs within the body.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibers, providing insulation and enhancing electrical transmission along the neuron.

Nerve Impulse Conduction

The process by which electrical signals are transmitted along a nerve fiber, facilitating communication between the brain and different parts of the body.