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What occurs to enzymes when the temperature exceeds their optimum level?
What occurs to enzymes when the temperature exceeds their optimum level?
- They become more active.
- They denature and lose their shape. (correct)
- They increase substrate affinity.
- Their active site becomes more flexible.
How does low temperature affect enzyme activity?
How does low temperature affect enzyme activity?
- Enzymes become denatured.
- Enzymes have increased kinetic energy.
- Enzyme activity and product formation decrease. (correct)
- Enzymes and substrates collide more frequently.
Which factor increases the rate of diffusion?
Which factor increases the rate of diffusion?
- Increased membrane thickness.
- Decreased surface area.
- Steeper concentration gradients. (correct)
- Lower temperatures.
What is the primary function of active transport in cells?
What is the primary function of active transport in cells?
What influences the rate of diffusion in a biological system?
What influences the rate of diffusion in a biological system?
Which of the following describes the process of diffusion?
Which of the following describes the process of diffusion?
In the lungs, oxygen gas primarily moves from the alveoli into red blood cells by which mechanism?
In the lungs, oxygen gas primarily moves from the alveoli into red blood cells by which mechanism?
How does temperature affect diffusion rates in cells?
How does temperature affect diffusion rates in cells?
Which of the following correctly describes osmosis?
Which of the following correctly describes osmosis?
What happens to a plant cell placed in a concentrated solution?
What happens to a plant cell placed in a concentrated solution?
What are proteins primarily made from?
What are proteins primarily made from?
What is the initial color of Biuret solution before testing for proteins?
What is the initial color of Biuret solution before testing for proteins?
Which biochemical test turns cloudy when a lipid is present?
Which biochemical test turns cloudy when a lipid is present?
How do root hair cells absorb ions from the soil?
How do root hair cells absorb ions from the soil?
What is the primary factor influencing the rate of diffusion?
What is the primary factor influencing the rate of diffusion?
What is the significance of starch as a polymer?
What is the significance of starch as a polymer?
Which statement correctly describes diffusion?
Which statement correctly describes diffusion?
Which of the following elements is NOT found in proteins?
Which of the following elements is NOT found in proteins?
What happens to enzymes when exposed to high temperatures beyond their optimum temperature?
What happens to enzymes when exposed to high temperatures beyond their optimum temperature?
Which of the following statements correctly describes diffusion?
Which of the following statements correctly describes diffusion?
What is the effect of low temperatures on enzyme activity?
What is the effect of low temperatures on enzyme activity?
Which factor does NOT increase the rate of diffusion?
Which factor does NOT increase the rate of diffusion?
What is the primary mechanism by which oxygen is exchanged in the lungs?
What is the primary mechanism by which oxygen is exchanged in the lungs?
Which process uses energy to move particles against a concentration gradient?
Which process uses energy to move particles against a concentration gradient?
How does the surface area of alveoli affect gas exchange?
How does the surface area of alveoli affect gas exchange?
In plants, how does carbon dioxide move into leaves?
In plants, how does carbon dioxide move into leaves?
What is the outcome when a plant cell is placed in pure water?
What is the outcome when a plant cell is placed in pure water?
Which test would change from blue to brick red if glucose is present?
Which test would change from blue to brick red if glucose is present?
What are the building blocks of fats?
What are the building blocks of fats?
Which of the following describes osmosis?
Which of the following describes osmosis?
How does increasing the temperature affect diffusion?
How does increasing the temperature affect diffusion?
What kind of structure is formed by starch at the molecular level?
What kind of structure is formed by starch at the molecular level?
What happens to an animal cell in a concentrated solution?
What happens to an animal cell in a concentrated solution?
Which of the following statements about diffusion is true?
Which of the following statements about diffusion is true?
Which polymer is directly made from glucose?
Which polymer is directly made from glucose?
What is the original color of iodine solution before testing for starch?
What is the original color of iodine solution before testing for starch?
What happens to enzymes when exposed to high temperatures?
What happens to enzymes when exposed to high temperatures?
An increase in surface area decreases the rate of diffusion.
An increase in surface area decreases the rate of diffusion.
What is the primary mechanism for the exchange of oxygen in the lungs?
What is the primary mechanism for the exchange of oxygen in the lungs?
The optimum temperature for enzyme activity in the human body is _____ °C.
The optimum temperature for enzyme activity in the human body is _____ °C.
Match the following factors with their effect on diffusion:
Match the following factors with their effect on diffusion:
What is active transport primarily used for in living organisms?
What is active transport primarily used for in living organisms?
Enzyme activity decreases as temperature decreases, due to increased kinetic energy.
Enzyme activity decreases as temperature decreases, due to increased kinetic energy.
What drives passive diffusion of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide in living organisms?
What drives passive diffusion of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide in living organisms?
Which of the following is a component of proteins?
Which of the following is a component of proteins?
Glucose is a monomer of cellulose.
Glucose is a monomer of cellulose.
What is the test used for detecting starch?
What is the test used for detecting starch?
Fats are made up of fatty acids and __________.
Fats are made up of fatty acids and __________.
Match the following polymers with their monomers:
Match the following polymers with their monomers:
What is the result of placing a plant cell in pure water?
What is the result of placing a plant cell in pure water?
Animal cells can become lysed when placed in a concentrated solution.
Animal cells can become lysed when placed in a concentrated solution.
What type of movement is osmosis?
What type of movement is osmosis?
The initial color of Benedict's solution is __________.
The initial color of Benedict's solution is __________.
What occurs to enzymes when subjected to high temperatures beyond their optimum level?
What occurs to enzymes when subjected to high temperatures beyond their optimum level?
Enzymes work fastest at temperatures lower than their optimum temperature.
Enzymes work fastest at temperatures lower than their optimum temperature.
What is the primary role of active transport in cells?
What is the primary role of active transport in cells?
In gas exchange, oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into __________ cells.
In gas exchange, oxygen diffuses from the alveoli into __________ cells.
What effect does a lower temperature have on enzyme-substrate interactions?
What effect does a lower temperature have on enzyme-substrate interactions?
Diffusion is the movement of particles from lower concentration to higher concentration.
Diffusion is the movement of particles from lower concentration to higher concentration.
What happens to enzyme activity as the temperature exceeds the optimum level?
What happens to enzyme activity as the temperature exceeds the optimum level?
What do large molecules like proteins break down into?
What do large molecules like proteins break down into?
Osmosis refers to the movement of particles from a region of low concentration to a region of high concentration.
Osmosis refers to the movement of particles from a region of low concentration to a region of high concentration.
What is the initial color of the iodine test for starch?
What is the initial color of the iodine test for starch?
Polysaccharides are made from __________.
Polysaccharides are made from __________.
Match the following biochemical tests with their positive results:
Match the following biochemical tests with their positive results:
Which of the following are made from glucose?
Which of the following are made from glucose?
Osmosis causes plant cells in a concentrated solution to become turgid.
Osmosis causes plant cells in a concentrated solution to become turgid.
What are the structural units called that combine to form fats?
What are the structural units called that combine to form fats?
Diffusion is the net movement of particles from a region of higher __________ to a region of lower concentration.
Diffusion is the net movement of particles from a region of higher __________ to a region of lower concentration.
Flashcards
Optimum Temperature for Enzymes
Optimum Temperature for Enzymes
The temperature at which enzymes work fastest.
Enzyme Denaturation
Enzyme Denaturation
Enzyme loses its shape due to high temperatures, affecting its function
Effect of Low Temperature on Enzymes
Effect of Low Temperature on Enzymes
Lower kinetic energy, fewer collisions, slower enzyme activity.
Diffusion
Diffusion
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Diffusion in Gas Exchange (Lungs)
Diffusion in Gas Exchange (Lungs)
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Diffusion in Plants
Diffusion in Plants
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Factors Affecting Diffusion Rate
Factors Affecting Diffusion Rate
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Active Transport
Active Transport
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Monomers
Monomers
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Polymer
Polymer
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Starch
Starch
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Glycogen
Glycogen
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Osmosis
Osmosis
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Plant cell in pure water
Plant cell in pure water
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Animal cell in pure water
Animal cell in pure water
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Iodine test for starch
Iodine test for starch
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Benedict's test for glucose
Benedict's test for glucose
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What makes up carbs, fats, and proteins?
What makes up carbs, fats, and proteins?
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Cellulose
Cellulose
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Proteins
Proteins
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Fats (Oils)
Fats (Oils)
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Turgid
Turgid
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Enzyme Activity and Temperature
Enzyme Activity and Temperature
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Diffusion: High to Low
Diffusion: High to Low
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Gaseous Exchange: Lungs
Gaseous Exchange: Lungs
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Gaseous Exchange: Plants
Gaseous Exchange: Plants
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Factors Influencing Diffusion
Factors Influencing Diffusion
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Active Transport: Against the Gradient
Active Transport: Against the Gradient
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Importance of Active Transport
Importance of Active Transport
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Diffusion in Living Organisms
Diffusion in Living Organisms
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Diffusion: Movement of Particles
Diffusion: Movement of Particles
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What are carbohydrates made of?
What are carbohydrates made of?
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What are proteins made of?
What are proteins made of?
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What are fats made of?
What are fats made of?
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What is a monomer?
What is a monomer?
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What is a polymer?
What is a polymer?
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What is starch made from?
What is starch made from?
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What is glycogen made from?
What is glycogen made from?
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What is osmosis?
What is osmosis?
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What is diffusion?
What is diffusion?
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What are three factors affecting diffusion?
What are three factors affecting diffusion?
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Optimal Enzyme Temperature
Optimal Enzyme Temperature
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Active Transport: Vital Function
Active Transport: Vital Function
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Study Notes
Enzyme Activity and Temperature
- Enzymes work optimally at a specific temperature.
- For the human body, the optimum temperature is 37°C.
- High temperatures cause enzyme denaturation by breaking bonds, altering shape, and thus the active site.
- Low temperatures result in lower enzyme activity due to reduced kinetic energy and fewer collisions between enzymes and substrates.
- Enzyme activity, generally, increases with temperature until optimal temperature, then decreases with further increase.
Diffusion
- Diffusion is the net movement of particles from high to low concentration due to random movement.
- Diffusion is key for substances entering and leaving cells.
- Gaseous Exchange in the Lungs: Oxygen diffuses from alveoli (lungs) into red blood cells, and CO2 diffuses out.
- Gas Exchange in Plants: CO2 diffuses into leaves for photosynthesis, and O2 diffuses out.
- Factors affecting the rate of diffusion:
- Surface Area: A larger surface area increases the rate (e.g., alveoli, root hairs).
- Temperature: Higher temperatures speed up diffusion by increasing particle kinetic energy.
- Concentration Gradient: Larger differences in concentration increase the rate.
Active Transport
- Active transport moves particles against a concentration gradient (from low to high concentration).
- This process requires energy from respiration.
- Example: Ion uptake by root hair cells where soil has lower ion concentration than root cells.
Biological Molecules
- Carbohydrates: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (CHO)
- Proteins: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulfur (CHONS)
- Fats (Lipids): Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (CHO)
- Large molecules (polymers) are formed from smaller molecules (monomers):
- Starch/Glycogen from glucose
- Proteins from amino acids
- Fats from fatty acids and glycerol.
- Biochemical Tests:
- Iodine: Identifies Starch (blue/black color change).
- Benedict's solution: Identifies Glucose (brick-red color change).
- Biuret solution: Identifies Proteins (purple color change).
- Ethanol: Identifies Fats/Oils(cloudy).
Osmosis
- Osmosis is the movement of water from a higher water potential (dilute solution) to a lower water potential (concentrated solution) through a partially permeable membrane.
- Effects on plant cells:
- Pure water: Water entering, cell becomes turgid.
- Equal concentration: No net movement, cell becomes flaccid.
- Concentrated solution: Water leaving, cell becomes plasmolysed.
- Effects on animal cells:
- Pure water: Water entering, cell bursts (lysis).
- Equal concentration: No net movement, cell maintains normal shape.
- Concentrated solution: Water leaving, cell shrinks (crenation).
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