How does the composition and structure of the atmosphere ensure the protection of the earth

This is only one part of the answer, but its important: high-altitude O2 absorbs much energy from the sun (including radioactivity), which forms the ozone layer. this process protects delicate molecules important to life - most notably dna

The answer to this will be from your lab notes/procedure. it would be best to ask another student who participated in the lab as we do not know what was done, what enzyme or if the temperature is celsius or fahrenheit. if i were to guess though i'd say the rate stopped due to enzyme denturing at high temperature

Carbon dioxide is the correct answer