Most enzymes have an optimum temperature of around:
Correct answer: B. 40°C
- A. 30°C
- B. 40°C
- C. 50°C
- D. 20°C
Explanation
Most enzymes have an optimum temperature at which they function most efficiently. For many enzymes in the human body, this optimum temperature is around 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit), which is the normal body temperature. However, the specific optimum temperature can vary for different enzymes. Hence here we will select 40 degrees Celsius.
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