Biochemistry Enzymes Quiz
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What distinguishes enzymes from being consumed in biochemical reactions?

  • Enzymes require high concentrations to be effective.
  • Enzymes are always proteins.
  • Enzymes deactivate after a single reaction.
  • Enzymes remain unchanged by the end of the reaction. (correct)
  • Which statement correctly describes enzyme specificity?

  • Enzymes can function in both acidic and basic conditions without change.
  • Enzymes generally act on several unrelated substrates.
  • Enzymes have absolute specificity for a single substrate. (correct)
  • Enzymes can interact with a wide variety of substrates.
  • What is a holoenzyme composed of?

  • Apoenzyme and cofactor. (correct)
  • Protein only.
  • Substrate and product.
  • Catalyst and inhibitor.
  • What suffix is commonly used in the names of enzymes derived from their substrates?

    <p>-ase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enzymes?

    <p>They are consumed in the reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What model explains the mechanism by which substrates bind to enzymes allowing for a more effective reaction?

    <p>Induced fit model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT a type of cofactor that assists enzymes?

    <p>Substrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do enzymes play in relation to activation energy?

    <p>Enzymes decrease activation energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the enzyme-substrate complex after the substrate has reacted but before it dissociates into product?

    <p>Enzyme-product complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes metalloenzymes from metal-activated enzymes?

    <p>Metalloenzymes bind metal components tightly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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