Heat may disrupt the functioning of an enzyme because:
A)human enzymes function only at 98.6 degrees F
B)heat can break peptide bonds
C)heat molecules are attracted to the enzyme and denature it
D)heat can break hydrogen bonds and denature the enzyme

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Heat can disrupt the functioning of an enzyme by breaking hydrogen bonds, which are important for maintaining the tertiary and quaternary structure of the enzyme. This disruption can cause the enzyme to denature and lose its ability to catalyze reactions.

Heat May Disrupt the Functioning of an Enzyme Because