Do the vital functions of the body such as digestion get affected during fever? Explain your answer.
Do the vital functions of the body such as digestion get affected during fever? Explain your answer.
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Ans: The rate of an enzyme reaction is maximum at a definite temperature, called the optimum temperature. On either side of the optimum temperature, the enzyme activity decreases. The optimum temperature range for enzymatic activity is 298-310 K. Human body temperature being 310 K is suited for enzyme-catalysed reactions. Therefore, during fever, catalytic activity of the enzyme may get affected.
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