<span>D. Temperature and pH can affect how enzymes work.</span> The action of enzymes can be affected by many factors including temperature, pH and ionic strength. Optimum pH differs per enzyme. Enzymes can be destroyed by heat more than the allowed optimum temperature.
Protoplanets are bodies or celestial objects which have the same size as the moon or a bit bigger. These bodies develop to eventually become planets. Therefore, the answer to this item is most likely letter D. outer planets.
With fossils, scientists can use carbon dating to determine the approximate age of whatever fossil they have.
In diagnosing thyroid disease, thyroid function must be established first. This can be done by testing for the TSH, T4 and T3 in the serum. After testing for the thyroid function, ultrasound must be done, this can help us to visualize if the nodules are cystic or solid. Ultrasound can also help establishing the size of the tumor as well as if there is an invasion. FNAB can be done to determine the presence of malignancy, before doing this patient must be in euthyroid state. Hyperthyroid patient can lead into thyroid storm if FNAB was done without knowing the thyroid function of the patient.