Which Statement About Enzymes Is FALSE

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which statement about enzymes is FALSE?

• A) Most enzymes can catalyze millions of reactions per minute.
• B) Enzymes may be damaged by high temperature.
• C) Enzymes may use coenzymes derived from vitamins or cofactors from metallic elements.
• D) Enzymes require contact with substrate in order to assume their active form.

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Definitions:

Lateral Line

A system of sense organs found in aquatic vertebrates, used to detect movements and vibrations in the surrounding water.

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that are crucial for maintaining balance and sensing motion.

Cochleae

The spiral-shaped, auditory portion of the inner ear responsible for transforming sound into nerve impulses that are sent to the brain.

Ampullae

Bulb-shaped structures, often found in the anatomy of various animals, serving functions such as balance in fish or storage in plants.