Which of the Following Statements Concerning Enzymes Is FALSE

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning enzymes is FALSE?

• A) They can be denatured if the pH of their environment is too high or too low.
• B) They are usually, but not always, proteins.
• C) They form a temporary intermediate compound with a substrate.
• D) They can be used to catalyze a chemical reaction over and over again.
• E) They always function best at 37°C.

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