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which result is most likely if enzymes are exposed to very high temperatures? enzyme activity will increase, making the reaction even faster. enzymes will denature and be unable to function. enzyme activity will decrease, causing a slower reaction. enzymes will change shape and bind to a wider range of molecules.
Enzymes are proteins. High temperatures break their secondary and tertiary structures, causing denaturation. Once denatured, enzymes lose their functional shape and cannot catalyze reactions.
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Enzymes will denature and be unable to function.