JEE Main Chemistry question

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Which one of the following statements is incorrect about enzyme catalysis?

(A)Enzymes are denatured by ultraviolet rays and at high temperature
(B)Enzymes are least reactive at optimum temperatureCorrect
(C)Enzymes are mostly proteinous in nature
(D)Enzyme action is specific

Answer: (B)

Solution

Enzymes are indeed denatured by UV radiation and excessive heat (A), are largely protein in nature (C), and act with high substrate specificity (D) — all true.

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Question ID VK-145001