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What is the function of enzymes in biological systems?

  • To provide structural support to cells
  • To regulate gene expression
  • To act as biological catalysts and permit reactions to occur at body conditions (correct)
  • To transport molecules across cell membranes
  • At what pH and temperature do enzymes typically operate in the body?

  • pH 7.4, 37°C (correct)
  • pH 5.0, 45°C
  • pH 2.0, 25°C
  • pH 10.0, 50°C
  • What is the role of the active site in enzymes?

  • It transports molecules across cell membranes
  • It provides structural stability to the enzyme
  • It regulates enzyme activity
  • It is where the reaction takes place and where substrates bind (correct)
  • Which classification of enzymes is responsible for catalyzing redox reactions?

    <p>Oxidoreductase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do enzymes have on the activation energy (Ea) of a reaction?

    <p>$E_a$ is reduced by enzymes, making the reaction faster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Enzymes in Biological Systems

    • Enzymes are biological molecules, typically proteins, that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.
    • They act as catalysts, increasing the rates of reactions without being consumed or altered in the process.

    Enzyme Optimum Conditions

    • Enzymes typically operate at a pH range of 6-8 and temperature of 37°C (98.6°F) in the human body.

    Active Site of Enzymes

    • The active site is a specific region on the enzyme surface that binds to the substrate, positioning it for catalysis.
    • The active site is shaped to fit the substrate, ensuring efficient binding and orienting the substrate for reaction.

    Classification of Enzymes

    • Oxidoreductases are a class of enzymes responsible for catalyzing redox reactions, which involve the transfer of electrons.

    Enzymes and Activation Energy

    • Enzymes lower the activation energy (Ea) required for a reaction to occur, allowing the reaction to proceed faster and more efficiently.

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    Test your knowledge of enzyme catalysis with this quiz covering biological catalysts, enzyme-substrate interaction, factors affecting enzyme activity, regulation, cofactors and coenzymes, and examples of enzyme catalytic reactions.

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