Lisa adds protein powder to her tropical smoothie. She believes the protein has enzymes that will improve the results of her cardio workouts. Which of the following disproves her predication?
A) Enzymes cannot improve the results of exercise.
B) The enzymes in the smoothie are inactive.
C) Protein does not contain enzymes.
D) Enzymes help with digestion, not metabolic processes.
C Although enzyme molecules themselves are proteins, protein powders do not contain enzymes as a source of protein; therefore, it is likely that her drink contains no enzymes that she thinks she is drinking.
