Enzymes belong to which class of compounds?

Polysaccharides

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Polypeptides

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Polynitro heterocyclic compounds

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Hydrocarbons

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The correct option is A Polypeptides
Enzymes are polypeptides. They are composed primarily of proteins, which are polymers of amino acids. Enzymes can bind prosthetic groups that can participate in enzyme reactions. They bind their substrates at active sites where the catalyzed reactions takes place.

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