Question

Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Assertion: High temperature destroys enzymatic activity.
Reason: Proteins get denatured by high temperature.

• A. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
• B. Both statements I and II are correct and II does not explain I
• C. Statement I is true and statement II is false
• D. Both statements I and II are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

High temperature destroys enzymatic activity because proteins are denatured by high temperature.