At temperatures higher than the maximum growth temperature for an organism,
A) membranes become too fluid for proper function.
B) proteins are permanently denatured.
C) hydrogen bonds within molecules are broken.
D) hydrogen bonds are broken and proteins are permanently denatured.
E) hydrogen bonds are broken, proteins are denatured, and membranes become too fluid.

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At temperatures higher than the maximum growth temperature, hydrogen bonds can break, proteins can denature, and membranes can become too fluid, all of which disrupt cellular function.

At Temperatures Higher Than the Maximum Growth Temperature for an Organism