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Which consequence results when thermal runaway occurs in immobilized enzyme reactors?

A)Increased reaction rate uncontrollably
B)Decreased substrate diffusion limitations
C)Higher enzyme effectiveness factor
D)Lower apparent Michaelis constant

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Thermal runaway accelerates exothermic reactions uncontrollably due to positive feedback; because the reaction rate increases exponentially. The mechanism is Arrhenius kinetics, therefore heat generation exceeds heat removal, rather than reaching equilibrium; this would occur with efficient heat management.

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