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Which one of the following statements is incorrect about enzyme catalysis?

A

Enzymes are mostly proteinous in nature.

B

Enzyme action is specific

C

Enzymes are denaturated by ultraviolet rays and at high temperature.

D

Enzymes are least reactive at optimum temperature.

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D
Enzymes are most reactive at optimum temperature. The optimum temperature for enzyme activity lies between `40^(@)C " to " 60^(@)C`
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