Multiple choice

Which among the following statements does not characterise enzymes?

  1. Enzymes are regarded as the environmentally friendly solution to industrial problems.

  2. The arrangement of amino acids determines the enzyme's function.

  3. Enzymes neither live nor die.

  4. No two enzymes are alike.

  5. The two-dimensional structure of the enzyme determines the appearance of the active site.
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Explanation

The three-dimensional structure of the enzyme determines the appearance of the active site. The active site accommodates the shape of the biological substrate that requires transformation. They fit like a key in a lock. This is what makes enzymes specific in their actions. Only substances of the right shape will be transformed.

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