Cellular functions in most eukaryotic organisms are limited to a temperature ranging (in °C) from _______ to _______.
A) 20; 100
B) 20; 40
C) 0; 20
D) 0; 40
E) 0; 100

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Cellular functions in most eukaryotic organisms are limited to a temperature ranging from 0°C to 40°C. This is because enzymes and proteins that are essential for cellular functions denature at temperatures outside this range, leading to loss of function and ultimately cell death. Some extremophile organisms, however, are able to survive and even thrive in temperatures outside this range.

Cellular Functions in Most Eukaryotic Organisms Are Limited to a Temperature