Enzymes and Substrate Conversion

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What is the symbolic representation of converting a substrate into a product by enzymes?

  • S → E
  • E → P
  • S → P (correct)
  • P → S

Where does the substrate need to bind to the enzyme for the reaction to occur?

  • In the cytoplasm of the enzyme
  • In the nucleus of the enzyme
  • On the surface of the enzyme
  • Within the enzyme's active site (correct)

What is formed when a substrate binds to the enzyme's active site?

  • 'ES' complex (correct)
  • 'EP' complex
  • 'PE' complex
  • 'SE' complex

Which term describes the new structure of the substrate when it is bound to the enzyme's active site?

<p>Transition state structure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of enzymes in lowering the activation energy of a reaction?

<p>Stabilizing the transition state structure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the unstable structural states between the stable substrate and product in an enzymatic reaction?

<p>'Altered structural states' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of enzymes in reducing the activation energy?

<p>Lowering the activation energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the formation of enzyme-substrate complex (ES) essential for catalysis?

<p>To facilitate catalysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the active site in an enzyme?

<p>Facilitate substrate binding and catalysis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do enzymes differ from inorganic catalysts in terms of specificity?

<p>Enzymes are more specific than inorganic catalysts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule is short-lived and dissociates into product(s) and the unchanged enzyme during enzyme action?

<p>Enzyme-substrate complex (ES) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the difference in average energy content between 'S' and the transition state in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

<p>'Activation energy' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary structure of an enzyme like?

<p>Amino acid sequence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an active site of an enzyme?

<p>A crevice or pocket where the substrate fits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major difference between enzyme catalysts and inorganic catalysts?

<p>Inorganic catalysts work efficiently at high temperatures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one important quality of enzymes isolated from thermophilic organisms?

<p>Thermal stability even at high temperatures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are ribozymes?

<p>Enzymes with RNA as their catalytic subunit (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do enzymes differ from inorganic catalysts with respect to temperature?

<p>Enzymes get damaged at high temperatures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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