Enzyme Naming and Redox Reactions Quiz

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Which of the following individuals is NOT involved in the naming of enzymes?

Nadine Dababseh

Noor Hamadneh

Mohammad Saleh (correct)

Nafez Abu Tarboush

What is the primary focus of the individuals mentioned?

Naming of enzymes (correct)

Studying enzyme functions

Conducting enzyme-related experiments

Developing new enzymes

Which of the following statements about enzyme naming is most likely true?

Enzyme names are derived from their discoverers only.

Enzyme naming procedures are standardized worldwide.

All enzymes share a common naming convention unrelated to their structure.

Enzymes are named based on their functions and substrates. (correct)

Which characteristic is most important in the naming of enzymes?

The specificity of the enzyme's action Signup and view all the answers

What role do the individuals listed play in the scientific community?

They focus on establishing the nomenclature of enzymes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of coenzymes in redox reactions?

To transfer hydrogen atoms, electrons, or oxygen atoms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about dehydrogenases is correct?

They transfer hydrogen ions or electrons to NAD+ Signup and view all the answers

Which component is typically involved in redox reactions as a coenzyme?

Heme Signup and view all the answers

In redox reactions, which molecule is the most common electron acceptor?

NAD+ Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a component involved in redox reactions?

Light energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) in enzymatic reactions?

To form covalent bonds with substrate keto groups Signup and view all the answers

How is coenzyme A (CoA) activated?

By forming a nucleophilic sulfhydryl group Signup and view all the answers

What does the fourth digit in enzyme classification indicate?

The unique identifier for the enzyme within its subclass Signup and view all the answers

What consequence results from a deficiency of vitamin B1?

Accumulation of substrate and decrease in product Signup and view all the answers

Which group is not a type of activation-transfer coenzyme?

NAD+ Signup and view all the answers

Which EC number corresponds to hydrolases that act on peptide bonds?

EC 3.4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of biotin in enzymatic reactions?

To facilitate carboxylation reactions Signup and view all the answers

What activity is denoted by the EC number 3.4.11.4?

Hydrolases that cleave off the amino-terminal of polypeptides Signup and view all the answers

Which component is NOT included in the structure of coenzyme A (CoA)?

Vitamin C Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme classification includes enzymes that cleave polypeptides?

EC 3.4 Signup and view all the answers

What vitamin is coenzyme A derived from?

Vitamin B5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of enzyme subclassification?

To provide a systematic way to identify specific enzymes based on structure and function Signup and view all the answers

What dietary factor can lead to biotin deficiency?

Consuming a diet high in raw eggs Signup and view all the answers

Which functional group is primarily involved in the activation-transfer process of TPP?

Reactive carbon atom Signup and view all the answers

What role does magnesium ion (Mg+2) play in the function of some coenzymes?

It helps stabilize negative charges in reactions Signup and view all the answers

What role does water play in reactions involving dehydration and hydration?

It is involved in building and breaking down through hydration and dehydration. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following enzymes is an example of a lyase?

Decarboxylase Signup and view all the answers

What reaction do aldolases catalyze?

The cleavage of carbon-carbon bonds Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the action of lyases in biochemical reactions?

They can remove groups from molecules without hydrolysis. Signup and view all the answers

Hydration reactions are primarily characterized by what process?

The addition of water to form new bonds. Signup and view all the answers

What reaction is catalyzed by enolase?

Interconverting phosphoenolpyruvate and 2-phosphoglycerate Signup and view all the answers

What type of enzyme is an isomerase?

An enzyme that converts molecules to their isomers Signup and view all the answers

What process does enolase primarily involve?

Formation and removal of double bonds Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes an isomer?

A molecule with a chemical formula and atomic arrangement that are the same Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of isomerases in biochemical reactions?

To facilitate structural changes without altering the chemical formula Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Biochemistry Study Notes

Enzyme Naming: Enzymes are named after their substrate, ending with "-ase." Examples include ATPase (breaks down ATP) and ATP synthase (synthesizes ATP). Some enzymes are named without relation to their substrates, such as Trypsin (breaks down proteins).
Enzyme Commission (EC) Number: This number describes the substrate, enzyme, and reaction catalyzed. It does not identify specific enzymes, but rather the reaction. The number is a four-digit code (separated by periods) designed to categorize enzymes into classes, minor classes, subclasses, and sub-classifications.
Enzyme Classification by Structure: Classification considers whether an enzyme is simple (protein only) or complex (protein + other components). Also distinguished between holoenzymes (complete, active enzyme) and apoenzymes (inactive protein part).
Enzyme Classification by Function: There are seven main classes of enzymes, ordered: 1) Oxidoreductases, 2) Transferases, 3) Hydrolases, 4) Lyases, 5) Isomerases, 6) Ligases, and 7) Translocases. Each class catalyzes a specific type of reaction.

Oxidoreductases (Detailed)

Function: Facilitate electron transfer between molecules (e.g., transferring hydrogen atoms). This process is called redox. Often require coenzymes for this.
Minor Classes: Examples include dehydrogenases (transfer of hydrogen ions or electrons) and oxidases (transferring electrons to oxygen; producing hydrogen peroxide). Peroxidases use hydrogen peroxide to oxidize other molecules. Oxygenases also involve oxygen, but the reduced product is water, not hydrogen peroxide.

Transferases (Detailed)

Function: Transfer functional groups (like methyl, acetyl, sulfate or phosphate) between molecules.
Minor Class (Kinases): These transfer phosphate groups; an example is phosphofructokinase which acts in glycolysis.

Hydrolases (Detailed)

Function: Break down molecules by adding water to a bond. Examples include proteases (break down proteins), lipases (break down lipids), and amylases (break down starch).

Lyases (Detailed)

Function: Catalyze the addition or removal of functional groups from substrates, often forming or breaking double bonds. Examples include aldolases (cleave carbon-carbon bonds) and enoases (interconvert molecules by forming or breaking double bonds).

Isomerases (Detailed)

Function: Change the arrangement of atoms within a molecule without changing the overall chemical formula. An example is glucose-6-phosphate isomerase, which changes glucose-6-phosphate to fructose-6-phosphate, both with the same molecular makeup.

Ligases (Detailed)

Function: Join two molecules together using energy from a compound such as ATP. Pyruvate carboxylase is an example that combines pyruvate and CO2 to form oxaloacetate.

Functional Groups in Catalysis

Amino Acid Side Chains: Many polar amino acids (Ser, Cys, Lys, & His) act in catalysis due to their functional groups.
Coenzymes: Organic molecules derived from vitamins; they're essential for various reactions, like activation-transfer or oxidation-reduction processes.
Activation-Transfer Coenzymes: Often involve covalent bonding.
Oxidation-Reduction Coenzymes: Participate in redox reactions (electron transfer).

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This quiz explores the roles of various individuals in the naming of enzymes, as well as the fundamental concepts behind enzyme functions and coenzymes in redox reactions. Test your knowledge on enzyme nomenclature, dehydrogenases, and the components involved in these critical biochemical processes.