10 Questions
Enzymes are non-protein catalysts that increase the rate of reactions without being changed in the overall process.
False
The substrate of the reaction is indicated in the trivial name of an enzyme.
False
Enzymes have the suffix '-ase' in their recommended names.
True
Enzymes are classified into seven minor classes according to their reaction type.
False
The systematic name of an enzyme is based on the type of reaction it catalyzes.
True
Enzymes can catalyze reactions under extreme conditions of pH and temperature.
False
Proteins can be broken down in a short period of time in the body due to enzymatic action.
True
The EC number of an enzyme is used to classify its substrate.
False
Enzymes can be denatured by boiling for 24 hours in 20% HCl.
True
Enzymes have a specific binding mechanism to their substrates.
True
Learn about the activation of pepsin, isoenzymes, and enzyme-substrate binding mechanisms, including the lock and key theory. Understand how enzymes work and their importance in biological processes.
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