Podcast
Questions and Answers
Enzymes are non-protein catalysts that increase the rate of reactions without being changed in the overall process.
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.
The substrate of the reaction is indicated in the trivial name of an enzyme.
False
Enzymes have the suffix '-ase' in their recommended names.
Enzymes have the suffix '-ase' in their recommended names.
True
Enzymes are classified into seven minor classes according to their reaction type.
Enzymes are classified into seven minor classes according to their reaction type.
Signup and view all the answers
The systematic name of an enzyme is based on the type of reaction it catalyzes.
The systematic name of an enzyme is based on the type of reaction it catalyzes.
Signup and view all the answers
Enzymes can catalyze reactions under extreme conditions of pH and temperature.
Enzymes can catalyze reactions under extreme conditions of pH and temperature.
Signup and view all the answers
Proteins can be broken down in a short period of time in the body due to enzymatic action.
Proteins can be broken down in a short period of time in the body due to enzymatic action.
Signup and view all the answers
The EC number of an enzyme is used to classify its substrate.
The EC number of an enzyme is used to classify its substrate.
Signup and view all the answers
Enzymes can be denatured by boiling for 24 hours in 20% HCl.
Enzymes can be denatured by boiling for 24 hours in 20% HCl.
Signup and view all the answers
Enzymes have a specific binding mechanism to their substrates.
Enzymes have a specific binding mechanism to their substrates.
Signup and view all the answers
