Which statement is FALSE regarding enzymes?
A) Enzymes are composed mostly of proteins.
B) Enzymes raise activation energy.
C) Enzymes are catalysts.
D) None of the listed responses is correct.
B
Explanation:
A) Enzymes are proteins.
C) Enzymes are protein catalysts.
D) One of the listed answers is correct.
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