Enzyme Function and Induced Fit Model
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What is the primary role of enzymes in biological reactions?

  • To act as substrates for reactions
  • To provide structural support to cells
  • To increase the activation energy
  • To speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy (correct)
  • How does the induced fit model differ from the lock-and-key model?

  • The lock-and-key model allows for substrate changes during the reaction.
  • The induced fit model requires a complementary substrate.
  • The active site adjusts its shape to fit the substrate in the induced fit model. (correct)
  • The active site remains unchanged in the induced fit model.
  • What happens to enzymes at temperatures above their optimum level?

  • They increase their activity.
  • They become denatured. (correct)
  • They form more enzyme-substrate complexes.
  • They stabilize their structure.
  • What effect does pH have on enzyme activity?

    <p>Enzymes denature at both high and low pH levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes how temperature affects enzyme-substrate complexes?

    <p>Increasing temperature enhances kinetic energy, leading to more successful collisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an enzyme denatures?

    <p>The shape of the active site becomes altered, preventing substrate binding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting enzyme activity?

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

    Why are the effects of low temperatures on enzymes typically reversible?

    <p>Enzymes regain functionality once temperature returns to optimal levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of increasing substrate concentration in the presence of a competitive inhibitor?

    <p>It increases the competition for the active site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do non-competitive inhibitors affect the active site of an enzyme?

    <p>They change the shape of the active site, making it less complementary to the substrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description accurately reflects the behavior of a non-competitive inhibitor?

    <p>It alters the enzyme's active site without competing with the substrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the reaction rate in the presence of a non-competitive inhibitor when substrate concentration is increased?

    <p>The reaction rate remains unchanged, as the inhibitor is not affected by substrate levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does increasing enzyme concentration influence the formation of enzyme-substrate complexes?

    <p>It increases the observed reaction rate as more active sites are available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Enzyme Function

    • Enzymes are proteins with specific tertiary structures
    • Active site complements a specific substrate
    • Biological catalysts lowering activation energy
    • Intracellular or extracellular
    • Determine cellular and organism structure and function

    Induced Fit Model

    • Replaced the lock-and-key model
    • Lock-and-key: substrates and enzymes have exact complementary shapes; active sites don't change shape
    • Induced fit: active site not fully complementary; slightly changes shape when substrate binds, forming enzyme-substrate complex; stresses/forms bonds in substrate, lowering activation energy

    Temperature Effects

    • Increased temperature: more kinetic energy, more successful collisions, more enzyme-substrate complexes form
    • High temperature: enzyme denatures; breaks hydrogen/ionic bonds between amino acid R groups; active site shape changes preventing enzyme-substrate complex formation
    • Low temperature: reversible; high temperature effects are not reversible

    pH Effects

    • Enzymes denature above/below optimum pH
    • H+ (acidic) or OH- (alkali) ions interfere with hydrogen/ionic bonds in amino acid R groups; active site shape changes

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    This quiz covers the essential concepts of enzyme function, focusing on their specific structures and catalytic abilities. Additionally, it explores the Induced Fit Model and temperature effects on enzyme activity. Test your understanding of these vital biological processes.

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