Which statement is true?
A) At temperatures below 32°C, ice crystals form and damage most cells.
B) No organism can survive in the boiling hot springs of Yellowstone National Park.
C) Some animals have antifreeze molecules in their blood, which help them resist freezing.
D) Low temperatures are problematic for animals because proteins denature.
E) Most cells can function over a range of temperatures from 0°C to 100°C.

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Some animals have antifreeze molecules in their blood, which help them resist freezing. These molecules bind to ice crystals and prevent them from growing, allowing the animal to survive in sub-zero temperatures. The other answer choices are either false or incomplete.

Which Statement Is True