Consider the following graph for the rate of an enzyme catalyzed reaction. What is the approximate optimum temperature for carrying out this reaction?

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Consider the following graph for the rate of an enzyme catalyzed reaction.  What is the approximate optimum temperature for carrying out this reaction?

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The graph shows that the reaction rate increases steadily from 0°C to approximately 35°C, where it reaches a plateau. The plateau suggests that the enzyme has reached its maximum activity and any further increase in temperature will denature the enzyme, leading to a decrease in the reaction rate. Therefore, the approximate optimum temperature for carrying out this reaction is around 35°C.

Consider the Following Graph for the Rate of an Enzyme