Three of the following statements about enzymes are correct and one is wrong. Which one is wrong? (a) Enzymes require optimum pH for maximal activity. (b) Enzymes are denatured at high temperature but in certain exceptional organisms they are effective even at temperatures 80° - 90°C. (c) Enzymes are highly specific. (d) Most enzymes are proteins but some are lipids.

Three of the following statements about enzymes are
correct and one is wrong. Which one is wrong?
(a) Enzymes require optimum pH for maximal
activity.
(b) Enzymes are denatured at high temperature
but in certain exceptional organisms they are
effective even at temperatures 80° - 90°C.
(c) Enzymes are highly specific.
(d) Most enzymes are proteins but some are lipids.
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(d) Most enzymes are proteins but some are lipids.
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