Enzymes

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Which one of the following best describes enzymes?

  • B. Specialized catalysts of biochemical reactions (correct)
  • D. Components of cell membranes
  • A. Building blocks of proteins
  • C. Molecules that store genetic information

What is the main difference between a simple enzyme and a conjugated enzyme?

  • D. Simple enzymes are only found in plants while conjugated enzymes are found in animals
  • C. Simple enzymes are more efficient in catalyzing reactions compared to conjugated enzymes
  • B. Simple enzymes are smaller in size compared to conjugated enzymes
  • A. Simple enzymes are composed only of protein chains while conjugated enzymes have a nonprotein part in addition to a protein part (correct)

What is the function of maltase?

  • B. Catalyzes the oxidation of maltose
  • A. Catalyzes the dehydrogenation of maltose
  • C. Catalyzes the isomerization of maltose
  • D. Catalyzes the breakdown of maltose (correct)

Which main enzyme class do the enzymes that catalyze the following chemical reactions belong to?

<p>A. Transferase class (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the substrate in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

<p>D. It is the substance that binds to the enzyme and undergoes a chemical reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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