Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT an enzyme?
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6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics
Enzymes
Multiple Choice
Enzymes catalyze biochemical reactions. Which type of macromolecule is an enzyme in most organisms?
A
Protein
B
Carbohydrate
C
Lipid
D
Nucleic acid
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up biochemical reactions without being consumed in the process.
Recall the four major types of macromolecules in living organisms: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Recognize that enzymes are primarily composed of amino acids linked together in specific sequences, forming proteins.
Note that while some RNA molecules (a type of nucleic acid) can have catalytic activity (ribozymes), the vast majority of enzymes in organisms are proteins.
Conclude that the correct macromolecule type for most enzymes is protein.
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