Question

Temperature is important for which of the following functions?

• A. Solvent
• B. Metabolic activities
• C. Photosynthesis
• D. Support

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Metabolic activities

• Temperature is important for various metabolic activities.

• The rate of biochemical reactions doubles with an increase in 10°C of temperature.

• Excess increase in temperature leads to denaturation of enzymes and decrease in metabolic rate.