5 Questions
What are the molecules upon which enzymes act called?
Substrates
What are enzymes?
Proteins that act as biological catalysts
What is the field of study that focuses on enzymes called?
Enzymology
How many biochemical reaction types are enzymes known to catalyze?
More than 5,000
What provides an enzyme's specificity?
Its unique three-dimensional structure
Study Notes
Enzymes
- Substrates are the molecules upon which enzymes act.
- Enzymes are biological molecules, typically proteins, that accelerate chemical reactions.
- Enzymology is the field of study that focuses on enzymes.
- Enzymes are known to catalyze over 4,000 biochemical reaction types.
- The active site of an enzyme provides its specificity, allowing it to bind to specific substrates.
Test your knowledge of enzymes and their role as biological catalysts with this quiz. Explore the concepts of substrates, products, and metabolic processes as you answer questions on enzyme catalysis.
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