Drugs and Enzyme Systems Quiz
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What happens when a single step in an enzyme system is blocked?

  • Normal cell function remains unaffected.
  • Normal cell function is disrupted. (correct)
  • Cellular reactions are enhanced.
  • Enzyme systems become more efficient.
  • Which enzyme is inhibited by Acetazolamide (Diamox)?

  • Phospholipase.
  • Carbonic anhydrase. (correct)
  • Amylase.
  • Lipase.
  • What is the primary effect of blocking carbonic anhydrase in the kidney?

  • Increased production of red blood cells.
  • Reduction in urine volume.
  • Alterations in hydrogen ion and water exchange. (correct)
  • Enhanced filtration of glucose.
  • Why do enzyme systems work in a cascade fashion?

    <p>To create a rapid amplification of the response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about enzyme systems?

    <p>They involve multiple enzymes working together in sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Drugs can disrupt enzyme systems, which operate in a cascade where one enzyme activates another. Acetazolamide (Diamox), a diuretic, inhibits carbonic anhydrase, affecting hydrogen ion and water exchange in the kidney and the eye.

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    This quiz explores the interaction between drugs and enzyme systems, focusing on how they can affect cellular reactions. It also examines Acetazolamide, a diuretic, and its mechanism of action in blocking carbonic anhydrase. Test your understanding of these essential biochemical concepts.

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