Enzymes and Their Investigations
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What are enzymes?

Catalysts that speed up the rate of a chemical reaction without being changed or used up in the reaction.

Which of the following best describes enzyme specificity?

  • Enzymes are specific to one particular substrate. (correct)
  • Enzymes do not participate in reactions.
  • Enzymes are non-specific catalysts.
  • Enzymes can act on multiple substrates.

    • What happens when starch solution is mixed with amylase?

    The amylase breaks down the starch in the solution.

    Enzymes are made in non-living cells.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the lock and key model related to?

    <p>Enzyme activity and specificity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If we did not produce digestive enzymes, it would take around _ weeks to digest one meal.

    <p>2-3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recorded during the enzyme investigations?

    <p>The time taken for the reaction to be completed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the iodine solution remains orange-brown during the pH experiment?

    <p>The reaction is complete.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of enzymes in living organisms?

    <p>To act as catalysts in chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enzymes are unchanged after a chemical reaction.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What model describes the specificity of enzyme action?

    <p>Lock and key model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enzymes are __________ made in living cells.

    <p>proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How quickly do enzymes allow for the digestion of a meal compared to without enzymes?

    <p>Around 4 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All enzymes work on multiple substrates.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen if we did not produce digestive enzymes?

    <p>It would take around 2-3 weeks to digest one meal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of reaction with its description:

    <p>Decomposition = Breaks down molecules into smaller units Synthesis = Combines smaller units into larger compounds Hydrolysis = Breaks down molecules using water Condensation = Joins molecules by removing water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates that starch has been digested during the pH experiment with amylase?

    <p>The iodine solution remains orange-brown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Amylase activity increases as the pH moves away from its optimal level.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done every 10 seconds after mixing the starch solution with amylase and buffer?

    <p>Place a drop of mixture on the iodine solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The enzyme amylase works best at a specific ______.

    <p>pH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Amylase = Enzyme that breaks down starch Buffer solution = Maintains pH stability Iodine test = Indicator for starch presence Denaturation = Loss of enzyme activity due to structural change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a low temperature on enzyme activity?

    <p>Molecules have low kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The experiment should only be conducted at a single pH value to obtain reliable results.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is checked by observing the color change of the iodine solution?

    <p>The completion of starch digestion by amylase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimum temperature for enzyme activity in the human body?

    <p>37⁰C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Denaturation of enzymes is a reversible process.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to enzymes when exposed to temperatures beyond their optimum?

    <p>They denature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Increasing temperature from 0⁰C to the optimum __________ enzyme activity.

    <p>increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do low temperatures not denature enzymes?

    <p>They do not affect enzyme shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to enzymes with their definitions:

    <p>Optimum temperature = Ideal temperature for enzyme activity Denaturation = Loss of enzyme shape and function Active site = Region where substrate binds Substrate = Molecule upon which an enzyme acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Increasing molecular movements decreases the rate of reaction in enzymes.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the active site of an enzyme when it is denatured?

    <p>It loses its shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines enzyme specificity?

    <p>The shape of the enzyme's active site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lock and key hypothesis illustrates how enzymes can fit multiple substrates.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the enzyme after the reaction has occurred?

    <p>The enzyme is unchanged and can catalyze further reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The formation of an enzyme-substrate complex occurs when the substrate fits into the enzyme's ______.

    <p>active site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Enzyme = A protein that catalyzes biochemical reactions Substrate = The molecule upon which an enzyme acts Active site = The region of the enzyme that binds to the substrate Enzyme-substrate complex = The temporary complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the enzyme action process, what happens immediately after an enzyme and substrate collide?

    <p>An enzyme-substrate complex is formed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enzymes are changed during the reaction and cannot be reused.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the enzyme in a biochemical reaction?

    <p>To lower the activation energy and speed up the reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimum pH for most enzymes?

    <p>pH 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enzymes can function properly in both acidic and alkaline conditions regardless of their optimum pH.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an enzyme when the pH is moved too far away from its optimum level?

    <p>The enzyme denatures and activity stops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enzymes produced in the stomach have an optimum pH of ______.

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following enzymes with their typical environment:

    <p>Pepsin = Stomach (pH 2) Chymotrypsin = Duodenum (pH 8) Amylase = Saliva (pH 7) Lipase = Duodenum (pH 8)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Enzymes

    • Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being used up.
    • Enzymes are proteins that are essential to all living organisms.
    • Enzymes maintain the speed of metabolic reactions, which are the chemical reactions that keep organisms alive.
    • Enzymes are specific to particular substrates, meaning they only break down or join together certain molecules.
    • The enzyme's shape complements the shape of the substrate, allowing them to bind together.

    Enzyme Investigations

    • Experiments can be conducted to investigate the effect of temperature and pH on enzyme activity.
    • Investigating Effect of Temperature on Amylase:
      • Starch solution is heated to a set temperature.
      • Amylase is added to the starch solution, and the time taken for the reaction to be completed is recorded.
      • The experiment is repeated at different temperatures.
      • The quicker the reaction is completed, the faster the enzyme is working.

    Enzyme Action & Specificity

    • Enzymes are specific to one particular substrate.
    • The enzyme's shape is complementary to the substrate (lock and key model).
    • The product of the reaction is made from the substrate and released.

    Enzymes & Temperature

    • Enzyme activity increases with temperature until it reaches its optimal temperature.
    • At the optimal temperature, the enzyme works fastest.
    • After the optimal temperature, enzyme activity decreases as the enzyme denatures, meaning it loses its shape.

    Enzymes & pH

    • Enzymes have an optimal pH at which they work best.
    • If the pH is too acidic or too alkaline, the enzyme may denature and lose its activity.

    Enzymes

    • Enzymes are biological catalysts, meaning they speed up reactions without being used up.
    • They are proteins, essential for maintaining all metabolic reactions in living organisms.
    • Enzymes are specific to a particular substrate, meaning they only work with certain molecules.
    • The active site of an enzyme has a specific shape that is complementary to its substrate.
    • This is known as the lock and key model.
    • The enzyme and substrate form an enzyme-substrate complex, where the reaction occurs.
    • The products are then released, leaving the enzyme unchanged and ready to catalyze further reactions.

    Investigating enzyme activity

    • Investigating the effect of temperature on enzyme activity involves measuring the rate of a reaction at different temperatures.
    • Investigating the effect of pH on enzyme activity involves measuring the rate of a reaction at different pH levels.

    Investigating the effect of temperature on enzyme activity

    • Enzyme activity increases from 0°C to the optimum temperature as molecules have more kinetic energy and collide more frequently.
    • Enzymes denature at high temperatures, losing their shape and becoming inactive.
    • Denaturation is irreversible.

    Investigating the effect of pH on enzyme activity

    • Enzymes have an optimum pH at which they function best.
    • Most enzymes have an optimum pH of 7, but some have different optima depending on their function.
    • Extreme pH levels can denature enzymes and stop their activity.

    Enzymes & Temperature (Extended)

    • Enzymes are proteins with a specific shape maintained by bonds.
    • This shape is crucial for the active site and allows the enzyme to interact with its specific substrate.
    • Enzymes function optimally at a specific temperature, typically 37°C in the human body.

    Enzymes & pH (Extended)

    • The optimum pH for most enzymes is 7, while some have lower (e.g., stomach enzymes) or higher (e.g., duodenum enzymes) optima.
    • Extreme pH levels can disrupt the bonds in an enzyme, altering its shape and making it inactive.
    • Denaturation is irreversible and results in a complete loss of function.

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