Question

Consider the following statements:

Statement 1: Enzymes play an important role in digestion.
Statement 2: Enzymes reduce the rate of reaction of a biochemical reaction.

• A. Only 1 is correct
• B. Only 2 is correct
• C. Both are correct
• D. None of them are correct

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1 is correct

Enzymes are proteins, produced inside the body by various exocrine glands like pancreas, liver etc. They control the various biochemical reactions taking place inside the body. Enzymes increase the rate of a reaction by many folds and hence called biological catalysts. Thus, enzymes are very important for smooth functioning of the body.