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when an enzyme is exposed to conditions it is not made for, it will denature and loose its shape. THEY DONT DIE THOUGH! they cant die because enzymes are never alive, they are just proteins. i know this stuff cause im taking my Biology 2 exam in 2 weeks ;)

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