NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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An enzyme is usually made of lipids.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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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: -Most enzymes are proteins, but not all proteins are enzymes. Some RNA molecules also show catalytic activity called ribozymes. So enzymes are not lipids.
Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer: The statement that is false about the enzymes d. A specific enzyme can catalyze a variety of chemical reactions. The enzymes are basically proteins that are produced from the secretory cells.
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