Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - Biological Molecules (Section 1 - No. 42)
Which of the following is a characteristic of enzymes?
They are not proteins.
They are inactivated by high temperatures.
They are destroyed during the reaction.
They are only effective at very low temperatures.
Explanation
Enzymes are proteins, and they can be denatured by high temperatures. They are not consumed during the reaction, and work best at optimal temperatures.
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