Question

The human body maintains a temperature of around 98.6 degrees at all times. Enzymes are involved in almost every chemical reaction in the body. Which of the following describes the connection between these two statements? (SC.912.L.18.1 and 18.11)
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Enzymes function best at a specific temperature.
The body needs to be warm to prevent hypothermia.
The body is kept relatively warm to prevent too much enzyme action.
There is no connection between the two statement

Answer 1

Enzymes function best at a specific temperature.

Explanation: Human enzymes have an optimal temperature (about 98.6°F). If body temperature falls or rises significantly, enzyme activity decreases (slows down at low temps, can denature at high temps), which disrupts normal biochemical reactions.