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Organisms that live in very cold environment develop certain adaptations that allow them to survive. These adaptation ensure that essential enzymes do not get denatured or destroyed and will retain their normal functions, even in harsh environmental conditions.

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It will work slower and slower until it finally stops working. Enzymes are biological catalysts and are designed to work at their peak at body temperature usually, many have a poor tolernace for divations from this temperature.

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They die
cause they can't handle the cold temperatures, or they shiver and perform the job better. Something along those lines!

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They turn into a cow :)

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