Multiple choice

An enzyme is a protein which differs from an inorganic catalyst in that is highly specific. This specificity of the enzyme is associated with the ___________.

  1. insoluble nature of the protein molecule

  2. high molecular weight of the protein molecule

  3. surface configuration of the protein molecule

  4. absence of metallic ions in the protein molecule

  5. soluble nature of the protein molecule

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The specificity of the enzyme is associated with the surface configuration of the protein molecule.