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In Biology / High School | 2014-08-07

An enzyme is a biological carbohydrate-based catalyst.

True or False?

Asked by HarrisHartshorne

Answer (2)

False. it's a biological protein based catalyst.

Answered by DaddysWarrior | 2024-06-10

The statement is false because enzymes are predominantly proteins, not carbohydrate-based. Enzymes function as biological catalysts and speed up chemical reactions. Their structure is crucial for their function as catalysts in biological systems.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-24

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