10 Questions
Enzymes act as biological ______ in cells
catalysts
The specific region of an enzyme where the substrate binds is called the ______ site
active
Enzymes lower the ______ energy required for chemical reactions to occur
activation
The temporary complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate is called the ______-substrate complex
enzyme
Enzymes are usually ______ that speed up biochemical reactions
proteins
Enzymes are crucial in regulating ______ pathways in cells
metabolic
Enzymes are important in maintaining cellular ______ and function
structure
Enzymes are highly ______ to specific substrates
specific
Enzymes can be denatured by extreme ______ or pH levels
temperature
Enzymes can be inhibited by competitive or non-competitive ______
inhibitors
Test your knowledge on the process of enzymatic reactions involving substrate binding to the enzyme’s active site, transition states, and product dissociation. Understand the steps E + S ⇌ ES ⇌ E + P and how enzymes catalyze reactions efficiently.
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