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What happens when an enzyme's structure as it exceeds the typical human body temperature

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Answer: the enzyme molecules gain kinetic energy, intermolecular bonds are broken, and eventually the enzyme structure itself breaks down

Explanation: [look at the picture]

What happens when an enzyme's structure as it exceeds the typical human body temperature-example-1
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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.
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