Which of the Following Statements Regarding Enzymes Is True

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding enzymes is true?

• A)Enzymes are inorganic.
• B)All enzymes depend on protein cofactors to function.
• C)An enzyme's function is unaffected by changes in pH.
• D)Enzymes catalyze specific reactions.

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Definitions:

Hydrogen Bonds

These are weak bonds between molecules or within molecules that result from the attraction of a hydrogen atom to a highly electronegative element like oxygen or nitrogen.

Water Molecule

The smallest unit of water, consisting of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom, symbolized as H2O.

Surface Tension

The elastic tendency of liquid surfaces to acquire the least surface area possible, responsible for phenomena like droplets forming and the ability of some objects to float on water.

Polar

Relating to the poles of a planet, or exhibiting opposite characteristics at different ends of an axis.