The temperature must be controlled to maintain the optimum temperature for enzymes to work.

Quick Scoop

  • Enzymes are a special type of protein that act as biological catalysts, speeding up reactions in cells.
  • Each enzyme has an optimum temperature at which its activity is highest.
  • If the temperature is too low, enzyme activity slows; if it is too high, the enzyme can denature (lose its shape) and stop working effectively.

In exam-style wording, the full answer to the question
“temperature must be controlled in order to maintain the optimum temperature for what type of protein to work?”
is:

It is controlled to maintain the optimum temperature for enzymes to work.