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How does temperature affect enzyme activity?
I was wondering if you could tell me how temperature affects enzyme activity?
Sure, I'd be happy to help. Enzymes are proteins that catalyze chemical reactions in living organisms, and they are highly sensitive to changes in temperature. In general, enzymes have an optimal temperature at which they catalyze reactions most efficiently. When the temperature deviates either above or below this optimal temperature, the enzyme activity decreases.