Why do tubeworms and hundreds of other species thrive near hydrothermal vents? very hot water released by the vents keeps organisms warm. supercooled water released by the vents kills off all disease. chemicals from the vents kill off bacteria, making the entire food supply available for other organisms. chemicals from the vents feed bacteria which, in turn, produce sugar and other food for organisms?

1. environmental factors, such as ph and temperature, can affect the function of an enzyme. a. true b. false 2. which of the following is an organic molecules (ex. vitamins) that an enzyme? a. coenzyme b. product c. active site d. substrate 3. how do enzymes effect the speed of a chemical reaction? a. they speed it up b. they slow it down c. they have no effect on the speed of a reaction 4. during a chemical reaction, an enzyme is used up so that it can only be used one time. a. true b. false 5. which of the following results from a chemical reaction that is catalyzed by an enzymes? a. active site b. product c. substrate d. coenzyme

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