Question

Specialized proteins which function as catalysts for organic reactions are _____.

amino acids
enzymes
aldehydes
ketones

Answer 1

♠ ANSWER :

❇ Specialized proteins which function as catalysts for organic reactions are _____.

❇ ENZYMES.

Answer 2

Answer: Option (b) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Enzymes are the proteins produced by living organisms to carry out a specific biochemical reaction. Every enzyme has a specific active site where specific substrate molecule binds.

Enzymes acts as catalysts and also help in increasing the rate of reaction without itself getting consumed in the reaction.

Thus, we can conclude that specialized proteins which function as catalysts for organic reactions are enzymes.