Enzyme Structure
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What is the effect of pH and temperature on enzyme action?

  • pH affects the speed of enzyme action, but temperature does not
  • Temperature affects enzyme shape, while pH affects enzyme concentration
  • pH and temperature can alter the shape of the enzyme, affecting its function (correct)
  • pH and temperature have no impact on enzyme action
  • What process involves the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

  • Active transport
  • Osmosis
  • Facilitated diffusion
  • Diffusion (correct)
  • Which process requires energy to move molecules across a cell membrane?

  • Osmosis
  • Diffusion
  • Active transport (correct)
  • Facilitated diffusion
  • What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

    <p>Initiating and accelerating chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a change in pH typically affect enzyme activity?

    <p>It can denature the enzyme, affecting its function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which process do solute molecules move across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration?

    <p>Active transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

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

    What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

    <p>Catalyzing chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a change in pH typically affect enzyme activity?

    <p>It can denature the enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

    <p>To speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a change in pH typically affect enzyme activity?

    <p>It can denature the enzyme and affect its function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of temperature on enzyme action?

    <p>Increased temperature initially speeds up enzymatic reactions, but too high temperatures can denature the enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

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