The incorrect statement regarding enzymes is

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The incorrect statement regarding enzymes is
A Enzymes are very specific for a particular reaction and substrate
B Enzymes are biocatalysts
C Like chemical catalysts enzymes reduce the activation energy of bio process.
D Enzymes are polysaccharides.

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Enzymes are biocatalysts, are very specific for a particular reaction and substrate, and (like chemical catalysts) reduce the activation energy of the process. Enzymes are proteins in nature, not polysaccharides – so this statement is incorrect.

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