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what is activation energy?
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the minimum energy required to cause a chemical reaction to occur.
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what will happen to an enzyme if the temperature is increased?
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extreme high temperatures can cause an enzyme to lose its shape (denature) and stop working.
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define enzyme
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a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
