APFIVE Temperature and Enzyme Reaction Rate
A researcher proposes that the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction will continue to increase as the temperature increases indefinitely. Which of the following best explains why this proposal is incorrect?
A
Enzymes are most active at freezing temperatures.
B
Enzymes increase reaction rates only at low temperatures.
C
Temperature decreases do not affect enzymatic reactions.
D
Enzymes denature at high temperatures, reducing reaction rates.
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