The reason for the decrease in the rate of enzyme reaction as the temperature is increased beyond the optimal temperature is a. decrese in the kinetic energy of the reactants b. decrease in activation energy of reaction c. denaturation of the enzyme  d. inhibition of the enzyme

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The reason for the decrease in the rate of enzyme reaction as the temperature is increased beyond the optimal temperature is

a. decrese in the kinetic energy of the reactants
b. decrease in activation energy of reaction
c. denaturation of the enzyme 
d. inhibition of the enzyme

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