Which Statement Best Describes Enzyme Function

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes enzyme function?

• A)Enzymes can perform catabolic reactions only.
• B)One enzyme can work on thousands of different substrates.
• C)Enzymes chemically alter both the reactants and products.
• D)Enzymes speed chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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Definitions:

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