An Enzyme That Catalyzes the Oxidation of Only One Kind

question 53

Multiple Choice

An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of only one kind of alcohol would be described as showing

• A) group specificity
• B) stereochemical specificity
• C) linkage specificity
• D) absolute specificity

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Definitions:

Reproduction

The biological process by which new individual organisms are produced from their parents.

Inductive Reasoning

Drawing a conclusion based on one’s observations.

Deductive Reasoning

Using a general idea to make a conclusion about a specific case.

Subjective Reasoning

Subjective reasoning involves making judgments based on personal feelings, opinions, and experiences instead of objective evidence.