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The enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase catalyzes the oxidation of ethanol but can also act, at a much lower rate, on methanol and propanol. This demonstrates

A. Absolute specificity
B. Group specificity
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C. Optical specificity
D. Allosteric specificity

📝 Explanation

Group specificity means an enzyme acts on a family of structurally related substrates (like alcohols) due to shared functional groups.

📖 Additional Information

  • Absolute specificity
  • Group specificity
  • Optical specificity
  • Allosteric specificity

Group specificity means an enzyme acts on a family of structurally related substrates (like alcohols) due to shared functional groups.

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