Practice mode Macromolecules

Urease catalyses the hydrolysis of urea but has no effect on other amides. This illustrates which property of enzymes?

Correct answer D. Specificity

Explanation

Each enzyme has an active site with a particular shape and chemical environment, so it acts only on one substrate or a closely related group. Urease is highly specific for urea.

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