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Abzymes are...

Abzymes are

A

Abnormal enzymes

B

Enzymes acting on antibodies

C

Antibodies acting as enzymes

D

All of these

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Term "Abzymes":** - Abzymes are a type of molecule that combines the properties of antibodies and enzymes. 2. **Defining Enzymes:** - Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up biochemical reactions in living organisms. 3. **Defining Antibodies:** - Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses. 4. **Identifying the Role of Abzymes:** - Abzymes function as antibodies that can also catalyze biochemical reactions, similar to enzymes. This means they can help break down substances, such as viruses. 5. **Analyzing the Options:** - Option 1: Abnormal Enzymes - This is incorrect as abzymes are not simply abnormal enzymes. - Option 2: Enzymes acting on Antibodies - This is also incorrect since abzymes are not enzymes acting on antibodies. - Option 3: Antibodies acting as Enzymes - This is correct as abzymes are indeed antibodies that have enzyme-like activity. - Option 4: All of this - This is incorrect because not all the previous options are true. 6. **Conclusion:** - The correct answer is that abzymes are "Antibodies acting as Enzymes." **Final Answer:** Abzymes are antibodies that act as enzymes. ---
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