The Biology Project: Biochemistry

Energy, Enzymes, and Catalysis Problem Set

Problem 10: Enzyme features

Enzymes:

A. are composed primarily of polypeptides, which are polymers of amino acids.
B. can bind prosthetic groups such as metal ions that participate in enzyme reactions.
C. have defined structures.
D. bind their substrates at active sites.
E. all statements are true.


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