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  4. Read the given statements and select the correct option. Statement 1: Low temperature destroys enzymes by causing their denaturation. Statement 2: High temperature preserves the enzymes in their inactive stage.

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Q. Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1 : Low temperature destroys enzymes by causing their denaturation.
Statement 2 : High temperature preserves the enzymes in their inactive stage.

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Solution:

Low temperature preserves the enzymes in their inactive state. Therefore, it is used -in preservation of foods inside cold storages. Low temperature present inside cold storages prevents spoilage of food.
High temperature destroys enzymes by causing their denaturation. This occurs at $50^°C$ or so. In between the minimum and maximum temperatures, the reaction velocity doubles for every $10^°C$ rise in temperature (general rule of thumb).