AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An enzyme is a
A
carbohydrate.
B
protein.
C
lipid.
D
nucleic acid.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Enzymes are proteins comprised of amino acids linked together in one or more polypeptide chains. This sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain is called the primary structure. This, in turn, determines the three-dimensional structure of the enzyme, including the shape of the active site.

Detailed explanation-2: -Only few proteins have the capability to bind the substrate with the help of their active sites in such a manner that allows the reaction to take place in an efficient manner. Hence, all enzymes are proteins but all proteins are not enzymes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Enzymes are proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies. They build some substances and break others down.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct answer is ‘Apoenzyme’

Detailed explanation-5: -Protease (made in the pancreas; breaks down proteins)

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