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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Which of the following best describes a particular enzyme? 

Options:

Highly selective 

Chemical catalyst

Can be used for various reactions

Fibrous protein

Correct Answer:

Highly selective 

Explanation:

Enzymes are biological catalysts produced by living cells. They differ from other catalysts in being highly selective and specific. Almost all enzymes are globular proteins. They are very specific for a particular reaction and a particular substrate.