Which of the following best describes a particular enzyme?
A
Chemical catalyst
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B
Fibrous protein
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C
Highly selective
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D
All of the above.
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Solution
The correct option is C Highly selective Enzymes are biological catalysts produced by living cells. They differ from other catalysts in being highly selective and specific. Almost all enzymes are globular proteins. They are very specific for a particular reaction and a particular substrate.