Which statements describe the characteristics of an individual protein? Select two options. It is specific to one biochemical reaction.It increases the activation energy needed for a reaction.It can catalyze many different reactions.It increases the rate of a biochemical reaction.It slows down the rate of a biochemical reaction.
Answer
A
It is specific to one biochemical reaction.
B
It increases the activation energy needed for a reaction.
C
It can catalyze many different reactions.
D
It increases the rate of a biochemical reaction.
E
It slows down the rate of a biochemical reaction.
Explanation
Many proteins act as enzymes, and each enzyme is generally specific to a particular biochemical reaction. It speeds that reaction by lowering the activation energy, so “It increases the rate of a biochemical reaction” is correct; it does not increase activation energy or slow the reaction.
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