A severe fever can result in death if not brought under control because
A) it may destroy the primary structure of cellular enzymes.
B) it may alter the tertiary structure of cellular enzymes.
C) it may increase the rate of cellular chemical reactions.
D) it may result in binding inappropriate substrates by cellular enzymes.

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A severe fever can cause the body temperature to rise significantly above the normal range, which can affect the tertiary structure of cellular enzymes. High temperature can cause the enzymes to denature, losing their shape, and thus becoming inactive, which can lead to a loss of chemical control in the body. This loss of control can result in the failure of vital organs leading to death.

A Severe Fever Can Result in Death If Not Brought