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Changing the temperature affects the shape of an enzyme. How might an increase in temperature affects the enzyme's function in the cell?

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A big increase on temperature will affect the enzyme
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increasing the temperature will make the enzymes more efficient up to an extent. optimum temperature is usually 37 degrees. however, a big increase in temperature will denature the enzyme. (basically kill it) because its active site has changed shape so it cant work properly anymore.
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