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What term describes the change in the shape of both the enzyme and substrate when the substrate binds to the enzyme?
What term describes the change in the shape of both the enzyme and substrate when the substrate binds to the enzyme?
- Specificity model
- Induced-fit model (correct)
- Lock-and-key model
- Hand-in-glove analogy
Which type of enzyme model involves the active site having a rigid, complementary shape to the substrate?
Which type of enzyme model involves the active site having a rigid, complementary shape to the substrate?
- Specificity model
- Lock-and-key model (correct)
- Induced-fit model
- Hand-in-glove analogy
What does the immobilization of an enzyme on an inert material enable?
What does the immobilization of an enzyme on an inert material enable?
- Enhanced enzyme reuse (correct)
- Decreased enzyme stability
- Improved molecular motion
- Reduced recovery of the enzyme
What is the main reason enzymes are highly specific in their action?
What is the main reason enzymes are highly specific in their action?
Which model suggests that both the enzyme and substrate change shape for optimal binding?
Which model suggests that both the enzyme and substrate change shape for optimal binding?
What occurs when the enzyme-substrate complex is formed in terms of active site amino acids?
What occurs when the enzyme-substrate complex is formed in terms of active site amino acids?
What happens when denaturation occurs in an enzyme?
What happens when denaturation occurs in an enzyme?
Why are immobilized enzymes often more stable than free enzymes in solution?
Why are immobilized enzymes often more stable than free enzymes in solution?
How does immobilization of enzymes for industrial use prevent enzyme leaching?
How does immobilization of enzymes for industrial use prevent enzyme leaching?
What is the role of Entrapment between inert fibers in immobilizing enzymes?
What is the role of Entrapment between inert fibers in immobilizing enzymes?
How does immobilization of enzymes impact enzyme recycling?
How does immobilization of enzymes impact enzyme recycling?
Which characteristic of immobilized enzymes makes them more attractive for industrial use?
Which characteristic of immobilized enzymes makes them more attractive for industrial use?
