8 Questions
What is the most important part of an enzyme's function?
Active site
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences enzymatic reactions?
Pressure
What is the purpose of the allosteric site in an enzyme?
To regulate the enzyme's activity
What is the difference between an isoenzyme and an isoform?
Isoenzymes are different enzymes that catalyze the same reaction, while isoforms are different forms of the same enzyme.
What is the purpose of a zymogen in an enzyme system?
To activate the enzyme
How does the velocity of an enzymatic reaction change with increasing enzyme concentration?
The velocity increases linearly
What is the optimal pH range for most enzymatic reactions?
7.0 - 8.0
Where are enzymes typically found in the body?
In all body tissues and the blood serum
Test your knowledge on enzymes, specific biological proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions without being consumed. This quiz covers terms like active site, allosteric site, isoenzyme, isoform, zymogen, and apoenzyme, as well as the high specificity enzymes have for their substrates and their presence in nature and blood.
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