Which of the following statements concerning enzymes is FALSE?
A) They are usually, but not always, proteins.
B) They always function best at 37°C.
C) They can be denatured if the pH of their environment is too high or too low.
D) They form a temporary intermediate compound with a substrate.
E) They can be used to catalyze a chemical reaction over and over again.
B
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Basic Chemical Reactions Underlying Metabolism
Learning Outcome: 5.7
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