NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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To which class of organic compounds do enzymes belong?
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proteins
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fatty acids
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nucleic acids
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monosaccharides
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Enzymes are polypeptides. They are composed primarily of proteins, which are polymers of amino acids.
Detailed explanation-2: -Enzymes are actually classified into seven classes, namely oxidoreductases, transferases, hydrolases, lyases, isomerases, ligases, and translocases.
Detailed explanation-3: -A protein is an organic molecule composed of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
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