Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Active

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the active site theory of enzyme functioning? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)The shape of the enzyme is important.
• B)The shape of the substrate is important.
• C)The shape of the active site may be altered by changes in pH.
• D)The active site portion of the enzyme is not affected by temperature changes.
• E)The active site is a specific sequence of amino acids.
• F)Most enzymes are proteins, but a few are lipids.

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Definitions:

Cell's Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell that perform specific tasks, such as energy production, protein synthesis, and processing of genetic information.

Alpha Particles

Helium nuclei emitted from radioactive substances, consisting of two protons and two neutrons.

Beta Particles

Electrons or positrons with high energy and velocity released by specific radioactive nuclei during their decay process.

Gamma Rays

High-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted from atomic nuclei during radioactive decay, with shorter wavelengths than X-rays.