Based on the graph below, what are the optimal temperatures for the human enzyme and the hotsprings prokaryote enzyme? 

A. The optimal temperature for the human enzyme is 46°C; the optimal temperature for the hotsprings prokaryote enzyme is 79°C.
B. The optimal temperature for the human enzyme is 35°C; the optimal temperature for the hotsprings prokaryote enzyme is 65°C.
C. The optimal temperature for the human enzyme is 40°C; the optimal temperature for the hotsprings prokaryote enzyme is 72°C.
D. The optimal temperature for the human enzyme is 30°C; the optimal temperature for the hotsprings prokaryote enzyme is 60°C.


Answer: C

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