10 Questions
What is the term used to describe the pH at which an enzyme is most active?
Optimum pH
What happens to enzymes when there are extreme changes in pH?
They denature and lose their function
What is the effect of pH on the charge of amino acid residues at the active site?
It changes the charge
What is the pH value that indicates a neutral solution?
7
What is the purpose of pH determination in medical diagnosis?
To monitor acid-base balance disorders
What is the method of pH measurement that gives a precise pH value?
Electrometric Method (pH meter)
What happens to the net charge on the enzyme protein when the pH changes?
It changes
What is the range of pH values that indicates acidity?
Below 7
What is the term used to describe the loss of enzyme function due to pH changes?
Denaturation
What is the purpose of using pH strips?
To estimate the pH value
This quiz covers chemical tests for identifying carbohydrates and proteins, including Seliwanoff's test and Biuret test. Understand the principles and observations of these tests.
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