Most physiological processes
A) occur more rapidly at higher temperatures.
B) occur less rapidly at higher temperatures.
C) are not temperature sensitive.
D) maintain a constant rate as temperature increases.
E) None of the above

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Most physiological processes occur less rapidly at higher temperatures due to denaturation of enzymes and disruption of membrane function. There is an optimal temperature range in which these processes function most efficiently, beyond which they start to decrease in activity.

Most Physiological Processes