The heat given off by living systems can increase the likelihood of a given chemical reaction's taking place. Why is this true?
A) The enzymes that catalyze reactions in living systems work increasingly better as the temperature decreases.
B) The heat given off lowers the internal cellular temperature, which allows reactions to proceed more quickly.
C) The heat allows photosynthesis to occur more rapidly.
D) The heat speeds molecular movement, increasing the likelihood of collisions between an enzyme and its substrate.
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