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What makes enzymes different from most other catalysts?
What makes enzymes different from most other catalysts?
- They require high temperatures for catalysis
- They alter the equilibrium of a reaction
- They are highly specific (correct)
- They are consumed in chemical reactions
Which of the following is true about enzyme inhibitors?
Which of the following is true about enzyme inhibitors?
- They increase enzyme activity
- They are catalysts
- They decrease enzyme activity (correct)
- They are not affected by other molecules
What is the main effect of enzyme activators on enzyme activity?
What is the main effect of enzyme activators on enzyme activity?
- Decrease activity
- Inactivate the enzyme
- Increase activity (correct)
- No effect
Which statement is true about enzyme catalysis?
Which statement is true about enzyme catalysis?
What is a common feature of enzymes in terms of reaction specificity?
What is a common feature of enzymes in terms of reaction specificity?
How can the activity of enzymes be regulated?
How can the activity of enzymes be regulated?
What is the reason behind the unusual amino acid composition of collagen being unsuited for alpha helices or beta sheets?
What is the reason behind the unusual amino acid composition of collagen being unsuited for alpha helices or beta sheets?
Which amino acid residues make up approximately 30% of the residues in collagen?
Which amino acid residues make up approximately 30% of the residues in collagen?
How are the hydroxylated amino acids in collagen synthesized?
How are the hydroxylated amino acids in collagen synthesized?
In which protein structure are long stretches of Gly-Pro-(Pro/HyP) commonly found?
In which protein structure are long stretches of Gly-Pro-(Pro/HyP) commonly found?
What type of secondary structure is predominantly observed in myohemerythrin?
What type of secondary structure is predominantly observed in myohemerythrin?
Which type of proteins show structural diversity reflecting functional diversity?
Which type of proteins show structural diversity reflecting functional diversity?
What are some denaturants that can lead to protein unfolding?
What are some denaturants that can lead to protein unfolding?
Which denaturant is commonly used in chemical denaturation of proteins?
Which denaturant is commonly used in chemical denaturation of proteins?
What is the main factor contributing to thermal denaturation of proteins?
What is the main factor contributing to thermal denaturation of proteins?
Enzymes accelerate chemical reactions by:
Enzymes accelerate chemical reactions by:
Enzymes are typically named based on:
Enzymes are typically named based on:
The suffix -ase is usually added to enzyme names based on:
The suffix -ase is usually added to enzyme names based on:
