Why are enzymes required for living things to function? Reactions take place too slowly at body temperature and must be speeded up. Reactions take place too quickly at body temperature and must be slowed down. Reactions in the body require enzymes to act as reactants. Reactions in the body produce enzymes as byproducts.

Maria wants to determine which type of disinfectant kills the most bacteria. which of the following is the best way for maria to determine this? a. ask ten different companies that make disinfectants which type is best. b. put the same amount and species of bacteria on ten identical plates, and add ten different kinds of disinfectant to each plate. c. interview ten different people to determine which type of disinfectant they prefer. d. put the same amount and species of bacteria on ten identical plates, and add a different disinfectant to each plate.