Enzyme Structure and Synthesis

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What is the main function of ribozymes?

  • Transcription
  • Replication
  • Cleavage & Synthesis of Phosphodiester bonds (correct)
  • Translation

Which process do ribozymes specifically catalyze?

  • Cleavage & synthesis of phosphodiester bonds (correct)
  • Cellular respiration
  • Photosynthesis
  • Replication of DNA

What type of bonds are cleaved and synthesized by ribozymes?

  • Covalent bonds (correct)
  • Hydrogen bonds
  • Ionic bonds
  • Peptide bonds

In what way do ribozymes differ from regular RNA molecules?

<p>Ribozymes have catalytic activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are ribozymes considered significant in biological processes?

<p>They have catalytic activity for bond cleavage and synthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are enzymes synthesized?

<p>By Ribosomes Attached to Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of ribosomes in enzyme synthesis?

<p>They attach to the rough endoplasmic reticulum to synthesize enzymes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does enzyme structure contribute to their function?

<p>Enzymes have a specific quaternary structure that is crucial for their function (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the synthesis of enzymes primarily take place?

<p>Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if ribosomes were detached from the rough endoplasmic reticulum during enzyme synthesis?

<p>Enzyme synthesis would stop (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What macromolecule carries the information for the synthesis of enzymes?

<p>DNA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what form do enzymes primarily exist?

<p>Globular proteins (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a cell is responsible for the synthesis of enzymes?

<p>Ribosomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of enzymes in biological systems?

<p>Catalyzing reactions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a mutation that affects the DNA sequence encoding an enzyme?

<p>The enzyme loses its catalytic activity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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