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What happens to an enzyme at low temperature?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Enzymes**: Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms. They work by binding to substrates (the molecules they act upon) to facilitate the reaction. 2. **Effect of Temperature on Molecular Movement**: Temperature affects the kinetic energy of molecules. At low temperatures, the kinetic energy of both enzymes and substrates decreases, leading to reduced molecular movement. 3. **Collision Frequency**: For a reaction to occur, the enzyme and substrate must collide with each other. At low temperatures, the reduced molecular movement means that the frequency of collisions between enzymes and substrates decreases. ...
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