Question

Enzymes belong to which class of compounds?

Options

• Polysaccharides

• Polypeptides

• Polynitroheterocyclic components

• Hydrocarbon

Answer 1

Polypeptides 

Explanation:

Enzymes are polypeptides. They are mostly made up of proteins, which are polymers of amino acids. Enzymes can bind prosthetic groups that can participate in enzyme reactions. They bind their substrates at active sites where catalysed reactions occur.