Question

How does temperature affect enzyme activity in a chemical reaction?(1 point)
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The rate of a chemical reaction always decreases with increasing temperature and always increases with decreasing temperature.
The rate of a chemical reaction always decreases with increasing temperature and always increases with decreasing temperature.

The rate of a chemical reaction initially increases with increasing temperature and continues to increase indefinitely as temperature continues to increase.
The rate of a chemical reaction initially increases with increasing temperature and continues to increase indefinitely as temperature continues to increase.

The rate of a chemical reaction initially increases with increasing temperature and then decreases, eventually stopping, when the temperature gets too high.
The rate of a chemical reaction initially increases with increasing temperature and then decreases, eventually stopping, when the temperature gets too high.

The rate of a chemical reaction initially increases with decreasing temperature and then decreases, eventually stopping, when the temperature gets too low.

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The most accurate response is:

**The rate of a chemical reaction initially increases with increasing temperature and then decreases, eventually stopping, when the temperature gets too high.**

This is because, typically, as temperature rises, the kinetic energy of molecules increases, leading to more frequent collisions and a higher rate of reaction. However, if the temperature exceeds a certain threshold, it can denature enzymes, causing a decrease in activity and eventually halting the reaction.