18 Questions
What is the main role of DNA Polymerases?
Replicating and repairing DNA
What is the primary function of RNA Polymerases?
Synthesizing RNA from a DNA template
Which enzyme catalyzes the addition or removal of a phosphate group from a molecule?
Phosphorylase
What is the key function of Kinase enzymes?
Transferring a phosphate group to a specific substrate
Which enzyme is primarily involved in fat digestion and metabolism?
Lipase
Which enzyme is responsible for accurately replicating and repairing the DNA genome?
DNA Polymerases
Which group of enzymes catalyze the breakdown of chemical bonds through methods other than hydrolysis or oxidation?
Lyases
What is the main function of most hydrolases?
Breaking down nutrients into smaller units for digestion
Which enzyme breaks down starches and carbohydrates into simpler sugars like maltose and glucose?
Amylase
What is the primary function of ligases?
Synthesis of two molecular substrates into one compound
Which enzyme degrades proteins in animals, plants, fungi, and bacteria?
Protease
What type of reaction do transferases catalyze?
Nucleophilic substitution
What cellular processes can be regulated by the phosphorylation process described in the text?
Signal transduction, metabolism, and cell growth
Which enzyme is involved in the breakdown of maltose into two glucose molecules?
Maltase
What is the primary function of trypsin in the digestive system?
Digesting proteins
Which term can be used to refer to trypsin based on its function?
Proteinase
Enzymes are essential for speeding up and breaking down chemical reactions in the body. What type of macromolecules are enzymes primarily composed of?
Proteins
What characteristic of enzymes is defined as referring to the inherent properties at the molecular and atomic levels?
Chemical nature
Test your knowledge on enzyme classification including Transferases, Hydrolases, and Lyases. Learn about the functions and reactions catalyzed by each group of enzymes.
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