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Bond specificity of an enzyme is also known as?

Correct answer: A. Relative specificity

  • A. Relative specificity
  • B. Size specificity
  • C. Group specificity
  • D. None of these options are correct

Explanation

OPTION A: Bond specificity is the ability of an enzyme to bind with a particular type of substrate that has similar structures and similar bonds. This is also known as relative specificity. Hence A is the correct option.OPTION C: Group specificity occurs when an enzyme will only react with molecules that have specific functional groups, such as aromatic structures, phosphate groups, and methyls.

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