Proteins are one of four classes of biological macromolecules. Which of the following statements regarding proteins is NOT true?

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dangina [55]2 years ago

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Answer:

Statement 'C' is incorrect

Explanation:

Enzymes (which are a form of proteins) have a function of regulating the rate of biochemical reactions (they're biological catalysts, meaning they speed up reactions) ₋ in this instance, the statement would be correct.

However, this is not the only, or as the statement puts 'one specific function' of an protein. For example, haemoglobin (a protein) contains haem groups that bind to oxygen. In this instance, a protein's function has nothing to do with 'biochemical reactions'.

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