General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

7th Edition

ISBN: 9781285853918

Author: H. Stephen Stoker

Publisher: Cengage Learning

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Chapter 21.1, Problem 1QQ

Which of the following statements concerning the nature of enzymes is incorrect?

a. Most, but not all, enzymes are globular proteins.
b. Some, but not all, enzymes are conjugated proteins.
c. Most, but not all, enzymes are catalysts.
d. no correct response

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Which of the following statements concerning the nature of enzymes is incorrect ? a. Most, but not all, enzymes are globular proteins. b. Some, but not all, enzymes are conjugated proteins. c. Most, but not all, enzymes are catalysts. d. no correct response

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