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A student investigated the effect of temperature on the activity of the enzyme lipase, which is secreted by the fungus Aspergillus niger. The enzyme was mixed with a lipid substrate in a buffer solution at pH 7.0. The rate of reaction was measured at various temperatures. The results are shown in the table below.
| Temperature (°C) | Relative rate of reaction (arbitrary units) |
|---|---|
| 10 | 5 |
| 20 | 12 |
| 30 | 18 |
| 40 | 22 |
| 50 | 20 |
| 60 | 10 |
| 70 | 2 |
Explain the shape of the curve that would be produced by plotting these results.