The Sculptor Constantin Brancusi Spent His Life Searching for Forms

question 8

Multiple Choice

The sculptor Constantin Brancusi spent his life searching for forms that were

• A) simple.
• B) pure.
• C) timeless.
• D) all of these: simple, pure, and timeless.
• E) None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Lock-and-key Model

A model explaining enzyme specificity, where the enzyme's active site (lock) perfectly fits the substrate (key), facilitating the chemical reaction.

Energy Of Activation

The minimum energy that must be supplied to reactants to initiate a chemical reaction.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks for proteins, containing both amine and carboxyl functional groups.

Proteins

Large, complex molecules made up of amino acids that play critical roles in the body, including in structures, enzymes, and immune responses.