Which of the following statements about enzymes is true?
BIOLOGY
SAT 2021
Which of the following statements about enzymes is true?
- A. Enzymes will work at any pH value.
- B. Enzymes are lipids.
- C. Enzymes work best only at certain temperatures.
- D. Enzymes are useful for slowing down reactions in living things.
Correct Answer: C. Enzymes work best only at certain temperatures.
Explanation
Enzymes have an optimal temperature, or best temperature that they work at. If that temperature is below or above its optimal temperature, the enzyme will decrease in activity; if the temperature change is great enough, the enzyme could even denature (no longer work).
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