2002 AIPMT BiomoleculesEnzymes Easy Question 4 of 5 in Enzymes

Enzymes are made up of : -

A Edible proteins
B Proteins with specific structure
C Nitrogen containing carbohydrates
D Carbohydrates

The answer is B.

Solution

Almost all enzymes are globular proteins.
Each enzyme has a specific three-dimensional structure, which forms an active site that fits only particular substrates. This specific structure is responsible for the high specificity of enzyme action.
If the structure is destroyed (denaturation by heat or pH change), the enzyme loses its activity.
So enzymes are made up of proteins with specific structure.

Concept Enzymes are globular proteins

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