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Jere asked in Science & MathematicsBiology · 8 years ago

Which of the following statements concerning enzymes is false?

They increase the activation energy required for chemical reactions to proceed.

Many enzymes utilize coenzymes, such as vitamins.

They function as catalysts.

The active site of an enzyme has a shape that is specific for its given substrate.

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  • 8 years ago
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    The wrong statement is:

    They increase the activation energy required for chemical reactions to proceed.

    Correction:

    Enzymes and other inorganic catalysts serve to "lower" the activation energy needed for chemical reactions rather than increasing it.

  • 8 years ago

    First one is false. It lowers the activation energy

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