Which of the following statements about enzymes is wrong?
- Enzymes are denaturated at high temperatures.
- Enzymes are mostly proteins but some are lipids also.
- Enzymes are highly specific.
- Enzymes require optimum pH and temperature for maximum activity.
Answer
(2) Enzymes are mostly proteins but some are lipids also.
Solution
As per NCERT, almost all enzymes are proteins; there are some nucleic acids that behave like enzymes, called ribozymes.
∴ "Some enzymes are lipids" is wrong.
∵ Enzymes are denatured at high temperatures, are highly specific, and show maximum activity at an optimum pH and temperature, options (1), (3) and (4) are correct.
Answer: (2)