16. How is the cooling of
organs and tissues for medical
transplants associated with
the effect of temperature
upon enzymatic reactions?

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The molecular degradation during the
of organs and tissues is
catalyzed by enzymes. The cooling to
adequate temperatures of some organs
and tissues destined for transplantation
reduces that activity and thus
lessens the natural decomposition
process. By the same rationale, the
cooling reduces the work of
cells and prevents degradation of their
own to obtain energy.
Elevation of later reverts
denaturation of enzymes and the organs
and tissues also preserved by other
specific techniques may be into
the receptors.