Zoology-Enzymes

NEET Zoology Enzymes Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Enzymes can catalyse reactions at much faster rates compared to inorganic catalysts. | Reason (R): Enzymes have specific active sites that allow them to bind substrates precisely, unlike inorganic catalysts.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Enzymes catalyse reactions at high rates due to their specific active sites that allow precise substrate binding, which is a distinct feature compared to inorganic catalysts.

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