How does increasing temperature affect enzymes in reactions?

Initially the increase in temperature increases the rate of reaction but at a certain temperature this stops as enzymes begin to denature and can no longer work.

AR
Answered by Abigail R. Biology tutor

2217 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Explain the effect of temperature and pH on enzyme-catalysed reactions:


What's the difference between an animal cell, a plant cell and a bacterial cell?


In a circuit with a 12V battery, 20Ω resistor and 10Ω resistor, all in series, calculate the current that would flow?


What is eutrophication? Explain how this process can cause harm to the environment, particularly when farmers apply fertiliser to their land.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning