How does an increase in temperature affect enzymes and chemical reactions?(1 point)

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Increases in temperature will decrease 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 the enzyme breaks down.

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 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 the enzyme breaks down.

Answer 1

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 provides more kinetic energy to the molecules involved in a reaction, leading to more frequent and effective collisions. However, if the temperature rises too high, it can denature (break down) the enzyme, resulting in a decrease in reaction rates.