Enzymes Increase the Rates of Only Certain Reactions Involving Certain

question 23

Multiple Choice

Enzymes increase the rates of only certain reactions involving certain substances. This general characteristic is called ____.

• A)selectivity
• B)enzyme regulation
• C)specificity
• D)catalytic efficiency

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Definitions:

Socioeconomic Status

A collective term for the economic, occupational, and educational factors that influence an individual’s relative position in society.

Financial Resources

Assets and funds available to a person or organization for spending, investing, or other purposes.

Hans Selye

A Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on the physiological effects of stress, termed the "General Adaptation Syndrome."

Alarm Phase

The initial reaction of the body to stress, activating the sympathetic nervous system and the fight or flight response.