Heat may disrupt the functioning of an enzyme because:
A)human enzymes function only at 98.6°F
B)heat can break peptide bonds
C)water 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 hydrogen bonds that maintain the three-dimensional structure of an enzyme, causing it to denature and lose its function. Denatured enzymes may not be able to bind to a substrate properly, and therefore may not be able to catalyze a reaction.

Heat May Disrupt the Functioning of an Enzyme Because