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1. Enzymatic Function

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   Temperature: Reaction rates generally increase with temperature due to increased kinetic energy, leading to more frequent productive collisions. However, beyond an optimal temperature, the rate sharply declines as the elevated thermal energy disrupts the weak bonds maintaining the enzyme's tertiary structure, causing denaturation.
   pH: Changes in $\t…

2. Gold

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   Gold is characterized by its dense, non-reactive nature. Pure gold (24 karats) has a specific gravity of $19.32 \text{ g/cm}^3$ at $20^\circ \text{C}$. While malleable and ductile, its mechanical properties are significantly altered when alloyed with base metals. For instance, mixing gold with copper introduces a phenomenon known as "temporal stiffening," which makes the resulting alloy significantly harder but marginally slower at transmitting [electrical impulses](/entries/…

3. Mucilage

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   Mucilage (Medical Context)
   In physiology, the term mucilage is often used synonymously with mucus, though distinctions exist based on polymeric density and cellular origin. Medical mucilage, particularly that found in the gastric and intestinal linings, performs a critical role in mitigating corrosive damage from enzymatic secretions. Unlike simpler mucous secretions,…