Enzymatic Specificity Quiz
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Which of the following best defines enzymatic specificity?

  • The ability of an enzyme to bind to multiple substrates
  • The ability of an enzyme to bind to a specific substrate and catalyze a specific reaction (correct)
  • The ability of an enzyme to bind to any substrate and catalyze any reaction
  • The ability of an enzyme to catalyze multiple reactions
  • What happens if an enzyme loses its specificity?

  • The enzyme becomes inactive
  • The enzyme becomes less efficient (correct)
  • The enzyme becomes unstable
  • The enzyme becomes more efficient
  • Why is enzymatic specificity important in biological systems?

  • It allows for the production of multiple products from a single substrate
  • It allows for the recycling of enzymes
  • It increases the speed of enzymatic reactions
  • It prevents unwanted side reactions (correct)
  • ¿Qué es la especificidad enzimática?

    <p>La capacidad de una enzima para reconocer y unirse específicamente a su sustrato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Qué ocurre si una enzima pierde su especificidad?

    <p>La enzima podrá unirse a cualquier sustrato</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ¿Por qué es importante la especificidad enzimática en los sistemas biológicos?

    <p>Evita que las enzimas se unan a sustratos incorrectos</p> Signup and view all the answers

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