8 Questions
What is the most important part of an enzyme that is responsible for its function?
Active site
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enzymes?
Enzymes are consumed during the reaction
What term refers to a different form of a particular enzyme based on certain properties?
Isoform
Which factor has the greatest influence on the velocity of an enzymatic reaction?
Enzyme concentration
What term refers to the structurally inactive form of an enzyme?
Zymogen
What is the optimal pH range for most enzymatic reactions?
7.0-8.0
Where are enzymes found in the body?
In all body tissues and in high concentrations in the blood
What term refers to the protein portion of an enzyme that is subject to denaturation and loss of activity?
Apoenzyme
Test your knowledge on enzymes, specific biological proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions, and protein biochemistry terms such as active site, allosteric site, isoenzyme, and more. This quiz includes practice questions on the enzyme-substrate relationship, specificity, and enzyme characteristics.
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