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What happens to an enzyme’s structure as it exceeds the typical human body temperature?

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When an enzyme exceeds the typical human body temperature, the enzyme's structure can denature and change - therefore the enzyme won't function properly.

Exposed to a high temperature, the enzyme will denature. This is an irreversible process in which the enzyme loses its shape and function.
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