Enzymes and Their Functions
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What is the primary role of enzymes in cells?

  • To regulate gene expression
  • To maintain cellular structure
  • To catalyze chemical reactions (correct)
  • To synthesize proteins

What is the term for the site on an enzyme where the substrate binds?

  • Active site (correct)
  • Catalytic center
  • Cofactor binding site
  • Enzyme-substrate complex

What is the primary function of oxidoreductase enzymes?

  • To rearrange molecular structures
  • To transfer chemical groups
  • To facilitate oxidation and reduction reactions (correct)
  • To cleave chemical bonds

What is the role of cofactors in enzyme-mediated reactions?

<p>To stabilize the enzyme structure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the enzyme that plays a crucial role in generating ATP and converting H+ and O2 to H2O?

<p>Cytochrome C Oxidase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the combination of factors that influence optimal enzyme activity?

<p>Optimal conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of transferase enzymes?

<p>To facilitate the movement or transfer of chemical groups (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the active site in enzyme specificity?

<p>It provides a binding site for the substrate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between organic and inorganic cofactors?

<p>Organic cofactors are molecules, while inorganic cofactors are ions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lyase enzymes?

<p>To catalyse the cleavage of chemical bonds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of haem in enzyme-mediated reactions?

<p>It is a coenzyme that facilitates electron transport (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the optimal enzyme activity dependent on?

<p>A combination of temperature, pH, cofactors, and substrate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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