alleryStart learning →What effect does low temperature have on an enzyme?
AIt destroys it permanently
BIt doubles its activity
CIt keeps it temporarily inactive
DIt removes its cofactors
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. It keeps it temporarily inactive
Cold preserves an enzyme in a temporarily inactive state, whereas heat denatures it.
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