The upper temperature limit at which cells can function is determined by the _______ point of _______.
A) boiling; water
B) melting; water
C) melting; fats
D) denaturation; nucleic acids
E) denaturation; proteins

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The denaturation point of proteins determines the upper temperature limit at which cells can function. Denaturation refers to the irreversible change in the shape of a protein, which can occur at high temperatures and disrupt the protein's function.

The Upper Temperature Limit at Which Cells Can Function Is