Biology Quiz on Enzymes and Metabolism
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What is the effect of substrate concentration on enzyme activity up to a certain limit?

  • Enzyme activity will fluctuate randomly with substrate concentration.
  • Enzyme activity will decrease as substrate concentration increases.
  • Enzyme activity will plateau after all active sites are occupied. (correct)
  • Enzyme activity will consistently increase without limits.

What does denaturation of enzymes outside of the optimal pH range affect?

  • The substrate concentration needed for maximum activity.
  • The temperature at which the enzyme can function.
  • The physical shape of the substrate molecules.
  • The enzyme's ability to catalyze reactions effectively. (correct)

How does increasing enzyme concentration affect the rate of reaction?

  • It results in a linear increase in the reaction rate. (correct)
  • It leads to a decrease in the reaction rate due to overcrowding.
  • It has no impact as enzymes remain inactive.
  • It causes random fluctuations in reaction rates.

Why are enzymes typically present in low concentrations in living organisms?

<p>They can be reused and are not consumed by the reactions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to enzyme activity when substrate concentration saturates?

<p>It reaches maximum catalysis and stabilizes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do enzymes play in chemical reactions?

<p>They act as biological catalysts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the specific region where a substrate binds to an enzyme?

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Which model describes an enzyme that conforms to fit its substrate more effectively?

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

What is the effect of increasing molecular motion on enzyme reactions?

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Enzymes that typically break down proteins are referred to as what?

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Which characteristic is true about the specificity of enzymes?

<p>Many enzymes have a specific substrate they bind to. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to enzymes during the reactions they catalyze?

<p>They remain unchanged. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what environment do enzyme reactions typically occur?

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What type of reaction involves the combination of smaller compounds to form larger ones?

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How does temperature affect enzyme activity?

<p>There is an optimal temperature range for enzyme activity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes catabolic reactions?

<p>They involve the breakdown of large compounds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?

<p>To bind the substrate for catalysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process describes the use of light energy to synthesize organic compounds from inorganic sources?

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What is the effect of enzymes on activation energy?

<p>Enzymes decrease the activation energy required (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be a product of a catabolic reaction?

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What type of reaction requires water as an input to break down larger compounds?

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What is the effect of increased temperature on enzyme activity up to an optimal point?

<p>Enzyme activity increases due to more frequent collisions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to enzymes when they undergo denaturation?

<p>They lose their biological activity and may not return to a functional state. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does NOT influence enzyme activity?

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At what state is an enzyme most active?

<p>At its optimal pH. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the impact of pH on enzyme activity?

<p>Altering pH changes the charges on amino acids, affecting solubility and shape. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does thermal energy play in enzyme activity?

<p>It increases the kinetic energy of particles. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does enzyme-substrate collision frequency affect enzymatic reactions?

<p>Higher frequency improves the likelihood of successful reactions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an enzyme is fixed in a static position, what is likely to happen during catalysis?

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Flashcards

Metabolism

The chemical processes that occur within a cell to maintain life. These reactions provide energy and enable the synthesis and assimilation of cellular materials.

Enzymes

Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

Anabolism

Metabolic reactions that build larger molecules from smaller ones. These reactions usually require energy.

Catabolism

Metabolic reactions that break down larger molecules into smaller ones. These reactions usually release energy.

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Condensation

A type of anabolic reaction that combines smaller molecules into larger ones, releasing water as a byproduct.

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Hydrolysis

A type of catabolic reaction that breaks down larger molecules into smaller ones, requiring water as an input.

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Active Site

The specific region on an enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction takes place.

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Enzyme Specificity

The ability of an enzyme to bind to and react with only certain specific substrate molecules.

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Aerobic Respiration

The process of breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen, releasing energy and producing carbon dioxide and water.

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Photosynthesis

The process of converting light energy into chemical energy stored in the form of carbohydrates, primarily glucose.

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Induced Fit Model

The model where the active site of an enzyme undergoes a conformational change when the substrate binds, enhancing the fit and promoting reactivity.

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Brownian Motion

The random movement of particles in a fluid, which is essential for enzyme-substrate collisions and reactions.

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Substrate

The molecules that an enzyme acts upon.

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Denaturation

The process of altering an enzyme's structure, often by disrupting its tertiary structure through factors like temperature or pH changes. This usually leads to a permanent loss in biological activity, rendering the enzyme unable to catalyze reactions.

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Activation Energy

The minimum amount of energy required for a reaction to occur. Enzymes lower the activation energy, making reactions proceed faster.

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Rate of Reaction

The rate at which an enzymatic reaction occurs. It is influenced by factors such as temperature, pH, and the concentrations of enzyme and substrate.

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Optimal pH

This refers to the optimal pH value at which a specific enzyme exhibits maximum activity.

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Optimal Temperature

This refers to the optimal temperature at which a specific enzyme exhibits maximum activity.

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Thermal energy

The process of increasing the kinetic energy of molecules by adding heat. It can accelerate chemical reactions, including those catalyzed by enzymes.

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Enzyme pH Optimum

Enzymes work best at a specific pH. Their activity decreases significantly outside of this optimal range, leading to a bell-shaped curve when you graph enzyme activity versus pH.

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Substrate Saturation

Increasing the concentration of substrate will increase the rate of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction until a point where all the active sites are occupied. Adding more substrate will not result in a faster reaction at this point.

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Enzyme Concentration and Reaction Rate

The rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction is directly proportional to the amount of enzyme present. The more enzyme molecules, the more often substrate will encounter an active site and be converted to product.

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Enzyme Reusability

Enzymes are not used up in the reactions they catalyze. They can be reused over and over again. This allows for efficient catalysis in living organisms.

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Enzyme Concentration in Living Organisms vs. Industry

Enzymes are often present in low concentrations within living organisms. They are not consumed by the reactions they catalyze and can be used repeatedly. However, in industrial settings, enzymes may be present in much higher concentrations for specific applications.

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Study Notes

Enzymes

  • Enzymes are globular proteins acting as biological catalysts
  • They speed up reactions by lowering activation energy
  • Enzymes aren't consumed in reactions, reusable
  • Enzyme names typically end in "-ase" (e.g., lipase, protease)
  • Substrates bind to the active site (a specific region on the enzyme)
  • The lock-and-key model describes a rigid active site perfectly fitting the substrate
  • The induced-fit model describes a flexible active site that changes shape to better accommodate the substrate
  • Enzyme activity is influenced by temperature, pH, substrate concentration, and enzyme concentration

Metabolism

  • Metabolism encompasses all chemical processes in a cell to sustain life
  • Metabolic reactions can be anabolic (building larger molecules) or catabolic (breaking down larger molecules)
  • Anabolism combines small molecules into larger ones, often through condensation reactions, releasing water
  • Catabolism breaks down large molecules into smaller ones, usually requiring water (hydrolysis)
  • Photosynthesis is an anabolic reaction, using energy from light
  • Cellular respiration is a catabolic reaction, releasing energy from organic compounds

Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity

  • Temperature: Optimal temperature leads to maximum activity, but high temperatures denature the enzyme, reducing activity
  • pH: Enzymes have an optimal pH range; deviations affect enzyme structure and activity, leading to denaturation
  • Substrate concentration: Increasing substrate concentration increases reaction rate until the enzyme is saturated, not further increasing rate
  • Enzyme concentration: Increasing enzyme concentration linearly increases reaction rate up to saturation, at which point it's no longer limiting the reaction

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