Question

Consider the following statements.

Enzymes and protein can be correlated with each other in the following ways:
1. All proteins are enzymes.
2. All enzymes are proteins.
3. All enzymes are not protein.
4. All protein are not enzymes.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 2 and 4
• C. 1, 2 and 3
• D. 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 and 4

Enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst in bio-chemical reaction each enzyme is specific to a particular reaction or group of similar reactions.

Protein may be broadly classified into globular proteins and fibrous proteins. Globular proteins have compact sourced molecules and sre usually water soluble.

Therefore, the answer is B i.e all enzymes are proteins but all proteins are not enzymes.