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Different Temperatures

Glucose oxidase is more active at 22°C than at 4°C.

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Narrative
Equal amounts of glucose oxidase and glucose are added to two beakers. One is at 22 degrees and the other is at 4 degrees Celsius. As indicated by the darker color, glucose oxidase is more active at room temperature than at colder temperatures.