Multiple-choice multiple answer. Temperature is a crucial abiotic factor in the physiology of organisms because: a. It affects the rate of chemical/metabolic reactions. b. It can modify the cell/organelle membrane structure. c. It affects water availability in organisms. d. It can change the structure of enzymes.
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