10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a catalyst?
It is permanently changed by the reaction
What is the capacity of a catalyst in biological pathways?
It increases the rate of a reaction
Why is biocatalysis preferred over inorganic catalysts?
It produces only the desired product
What is the role of a catalyst in pyrimidine metabolism?
It increases the rate of a reaction
What is the approximate number of different enzyme activities in pyrimidine metabolism?
35
Which of the following is a characteristic of a catalyst?
It is permanently changed by the reaction
What is the capacity of a catalyst in biological pathways?
To control the reaction
What is the role of a catalyst in pyrimidine metabolism?
To increase the rate of a reaction
What is the approximate number of different enzyme activities in pyrimidine metabolism?
35
Why is biocatalysis preferred over inorganic catalysts?
Inorganic catalysts are not permanently changed by the reaction
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of catalysts and why biocatalysis is preferred over inorganic catalysts. Explore the principles of biochemistry and enzymes from Lehninger's textbook in this quiz.
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