Which of the following is not a characteristic of enzymes?
A) Their names frequently end in -ase.
B) They act as catalysts for the digestion of food.
C) One enzyme can act on many different types of food.
D) All of the above are characteristics of enzymes.

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Enzymes are highly specific in their action; one enzyme typically acts on one specific substrate or on a group of closely related substrates, rather than on many different types of food. This specificity is due to the unique three-dimensional structure of the enzyme, which is complementary to the structure of its substrate(s).

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Enzymes