Enzyme Structures and Ribozymes Quiz

Proteins

Primary, secondary, and tertiary structure

A crevice or pocket where the substrate fits

<p>Enzymes get damaged at high temperatures, unlike inorganic catalysts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because they are adapted to high temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A physical change involves changes in shape without breaking bonds, while a chemical reaction involves breaking and forming bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Enzymes act as catalysts, increasing the rate of chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A metabolic pathway is a series of enzyme-catalyzed reactions that convert one compound into another. Enzymes play a crucial role in facilitating each step of the pathway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Temperature influences the rate of processes; generally, a 10°C increase doubles the rate, while a 10°C decrease halves it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reaction of CO2 + H2O catalyzed by carbonic anhydrase results in the formation of carbonic acid. The enzyme accelerates the reaction by about 10 million times.</p> Signup and view all the answers