enzymes are actually composed of ___________?

Correct answer: B. Proteins

  • A. Carbohydrates
  • B. Proteins
  • C. Nucleic Acid
  • D. Fats

Explanation

Most enzymes are globular proteins whose specific three-dimensional shapes form active sites for binding substrates and catalysing reactions. A small number of catalytic RNA molecules, called ribozymes, are exceptions, but proteins are the expected general answer in basic biology. Students may choose nucleic acid because RNA can act as a catalyst, but ribozymes are exceptions rather than the usual enzyme composition.

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