How does an increase in temperature affect enzymes and chemical reactions?(1 point) Responses Increases in temperature will increase reaction rates, unless the temperature is so high that the enzyme breaks down. Increases in temperature will increase reaction rates, unless the temperature is so high that the enzyme breaks down. Increases in temperature will decrease reaction rates, unless the temperature is so high that it breaks down the reactant. Increases in temperature will decrease reaction rates, unless the temperature is so high that it breaks down the reactant. Increases in temperature will increase reaction rates, unless the temperature is so high that it breaks down the reactant. Increases in temperature will increase reaction rates, unless the temperature is so high that it breaks down the reactant. Increases in temperature will decrease reaction rates, unless the temperature is so high that the enzyme breaks down.

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The correct response is: Increases in temperature will increase reaction rates, unless the temperature is so high that the enzyme breaks down.

This is because, generally, an increase in temperature leads to an increase in the kinetic energy of the molecules, which can result in more frequent and effective collisions between substrates and enzymes, thus increasing the rate of reaction. However, if the temperature rises too high, it can denature (break down) the enzyme, leading to a decrease in reaction rate.