At temperature just below the freezing point, the enzyme is

Slightly activated

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Destroyed

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Inactivated

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Unaffected

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Solution

The correct option is D Inactivated
Enzymes are biological catalysts, which are active in a narrow range of temperature and pH. At extremes of temperature or pH, enzymes are not active. At near freezing temperature, enzymes are inactive.
So, the correct answer is 'Inactivated'

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