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What is the primary role of enzymes in cells?
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?
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?
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?
What is the role of cofactors in enzyme-mediated reactions?
What is the name of the enzyme that plays a crucial role in generating ATP and converting H+ and O2 to H2O?
What is the name of the enzyme that plays a crucial role in generating ATP and converting H+ and O2 to H2O?
What is the term for the combination of factors that influence optimal enzyme activity?
What is the term for the combination of factors that influence optimal enzyme activity?
What is the main function of transferase enzymes?
What is the main function of transferase enzymes?
What is the role of the active site in enzyme specificity?
What is the role of the active site in enzyme specificity?
What is the difference between organic and inorganic cofactors?
What is the difference between organic and inorganic cofactors?
What is the primary function of lyase enzymes?
What is the primary function of lyase enzymes?
What is the role of haem in enzyme-mediated reactions?
What is the role of haem in enzyme-mediated reactions?
What is the optimal enzyme activity dependent on?
What is the optimal enzyme activity dependent on?