Which statement about enzymes is true?

Some bacteria are metabolically active in hot springs because

a. They are able to maintain a lower internal temperature.

b. High temperatures make catalysis unnecessary.

c. Their enzymes have high optimal temperatures.

d. Their enzymes are completely insensitive to temperature.

Enzymes usually function best at an optimal pH and temperature. The following graph shows the effectiveness of two enzymes at various temperatures.

From what you know about enzyme structure, explain why the rate of the reaction catalyzed by enzyme A slows down at temperatures above 40°C (140°F).

Enzymes usually function best at an optimal pH and temperature. The following graph shows the effectiveness of two enzymes at various temperatures. One of these enzymes is found in humans and the other in thermophilic (heat-loving) bacteria.

Which enzyme would you predict comes from which organism?

Enzymes usually function best at an optimal pH and temperature. The following graph shows the effectiveness of two enzymes at various temperatures.

At which temperature does enzyme A perform best?

At which temperature does Enzyme B?

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