Enzyme Function and Applications
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Enzymes are altered and cannot be reused after a reaction occurs.

False (B)

The Lock and Key Hypothesis suggests that the substrate is modified to fit the enzyme's active site.

False (B)

The optimal pH for most human enzymes is between pH 6 and pH 8.

True (A)

Protease is an enzyme that typically acts on sugars.

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A change in temperature typically decreases enzyme activity.

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Amylase is used in detergents to break down oil or makeup stains.

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Enzymes are non-specific and can catalyze a wide range of reactions.

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Pepsin, which operates in the stomach, has an optimal pH of around 2 to 3.

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An enzyme's catalytic activity is highest at 37°C in human body cells.

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Increasing substrate concentration will always continue to increase the rate of reaction.

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When an egg is cooked, its proteins remain unchanged.

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Oxidation reactions involve the gain of electrons.

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Redox reactions are always complementary and occur together.

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Dehydrogenase is a type of redox enzyme that adds hydrogen to molecules.

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High-energy electrons are necessary for cells to efficiently transfer energy.

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NADP and FAD are coenzymes required by some redox enzymes during reactions.

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Enzyme Activity

The process where enzymes speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process. Enzymes remain unchanged after the reaction.

Lock and Key Model

A model of enzyme action where the substrate fits perfectly into the enzyme's active site like a lock and key.

Induced Fit Model

A model of enzyme action where the enzyme's active site changes shape slightly to accommodate the substrate.

Enzyme Naming

Enzyme names typically end in "ase," and describe the substrate they act on (e.g., protease for proteins, amylase for starch).

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Enzyme Specificity

Enzymes are highly specific; they only catalyze reactions involving particular substrates that fit their active site.

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pH effect on enzymes

Different enzymes function best at specific pH levels. Changes in pH can denature enzymes and slow or stop their activity.

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Temperature effect on enzymes

Enzyme activity increases with temperature up to an optimal point. Raising the temp too high can denature the enzyme.

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Active Site

The specific region on an enzyme where the substrate binds for the reaction to occur.

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Enzyme Activity and Temperature

Enzymes have an optimal temperature for their maximum catalytic activity. Above this temperature, the enzyme denatures (its structure breaks down).

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Enzyme Denaturation

The breakdown of an enzyme's structure due to high temperature or other extreme conditions, leading to a loss of function.

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Substrate Concentration and Enzyme Activity

Increasing substrate concentration initially boosts the rate of reaction, but eventually plateaus when the enzymes become saturated and work at their maximum rate.

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Oxidation

The loss of electrons (or gain of oxygen) in a chemical reaction.

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Reduction

The gain of electrons (or loss of oxygen) in a chemical reaction.

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Redox Reactions

Chemical reactions involving the simultaneous transfer of electrons; oxidation and reduction always happen together.

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Redox Enzymes

Enzymes that catalyze redox reactions, facilitating the transfer of electrons between molecules.

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Enzyme-Substrate Collisions

Enzymes function by colliding with substrate molecules; rate of reaction depends on frequency of such collisions.

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Study Notes

Enzyme Function and Action

  • Enzymes are highly specific catalysts, only acting on specific substrates.
  • The substrate fits into the enzyme's active site, like a lock and key.
  • The induced fit model proposes the enzyme's active site changes shape slightly to accommodate the substrate.
  • Enzyme-substrate complex forms, the reaction occurs.
  • The enzyme is unchanged and reusable.

Enzyme Naming Conventions

  • Enzyme names usually end in "-ase."
  • Names are related to their target substrates, for example: proteases for proteins, lipases for lipids, amylases for starch.

Practical Applications of Enzymes

  • Detergents contain enzymes to remove various stains (e.g., proteases for blood, amylases for starch, lipases for oil).
  • Saliva contains amylase to break down starches into sugars during digestion.
  • Digestive enzymes break down large molecules in the stomach into smaller ones for easier absorption.

Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity

  • pH: Optimal pH ranges exist for each enzyme. Changes outside this cause enzyme denaturation (loss of function).

    • Human enzymes typically operate in a pH range of 6-8.
    • Stomach enzyme pepsin works at pH 2-3.
    • Intestine enzyme trypsin works at pH 8.
  • Temperature: Increasing temperature generally increases reaction rate due to increased collisions between enzyme and substrate. However, above a certain optimal temperature (37°C for human enzymes), the enzyme structure denatures, decreasing activity.

  • Substrate Concentration: Increasing substrate concentration increases the rate of reaction until the enzyme becomes saturated, at which point further substrate increase won't affect the reaction rate.

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Dive into the fascinating world of enzymes, their specific actions, naming conventions, and practical applications. This quiz explores how enzymes act as catalysts in biological reactions, their versatility in everyday products, and the factors affecting their activity. Test your knowledge on these vital biochemical agents!

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