Looking for classes? Ksquare Career Institute, Bengaluru →
Which one of the following statements is incorrect about enzyme catalysis?
A
Enzymes are least reactive at optimum temperature
B
Enzymes are mostly proteinous in nature
C
Enzyme action is specific
D
Enzymes are denaturated by ultraviolet rays and at high temperature
Detailed Solution
Enzymes are proteins, are highly specific, and are denatured by UV rays and high temperature — these statements are correct.
An enzyme is most active (not least) at its optimum temperature and optimum pH.
So the statement that enzymes are least reactive at optimum temperature is incorrect.
An enzyme is most active (not least) at its optimum temperature and optimum pH.
So the statement that enzymes are least reactive at optimum temperature is incorrect.