NEET BIOLOGY

CELL STRUCTURES AND FUNCTION

BIO MOLECULES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Enzymes, which speed up chemical reactions, belong to which group of biomolecules?
A
carbohydrates
B
lipids
C
proteins
D
nucleic acids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A fundamental task of proteins is to act as enzymes-catalysts that increase the rate of virtually all the chemical reactions within cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: Proteins are organic molecules made of amino acids that are capable of interfacing with certain substrates and facilitating cellular activities. Enzymes are a sub-group of proteins that are used to speed up reactions within the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -All the enzymes belong to the category of proteins. Proteins are distinct from carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids and in that, a protein is made of amino acids. these link together to form a three-dimensional type structure.

Detailed explanation-4: -Enzymes are a special type of protein because they catalyze reactions, meaning they make chemical reactions happen faster without themselves being changed in the process.

Detailed explanation-5: -Listen to pronunciation. (EN-zime) A protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body.

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