Question

multiple choice question

which statement is false regarding enzymes?

• enzymes speed up reaction rates.
• enzymes create reactions.
• enzymes catalyze reactions.

Explanation:

Analyze enzyme functions

$$ \text{Enzymes} = \text{Biological Catalysts} \implies \text{Speed up reaction rates} $$

$$ \text{Enzymes do NOT initiate or create reactions that would not otherwise occur thermodynamically.} $$

Evaluate the given statements

• "Enzymes speed up reaction rates": True.
• "Enzymes create reactions": False.
• "Enzymes catalyze reactions": True.

Answer:

• Enzymes speed up reaction rates.
• Enzymes create reactions. (Correct answer)
• Enzymes catalyze reactions.