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What is the primary role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

  • To increase the activation energy required for reactions
  • To permanently alter the chemical structure of substrates
  • To act as catalysts that speed up reactions without being consumed (correct)
  • To protect cells from chemical reactions

What determines the specificity of an enzyme for its substrate?

  • The complementary shape of the active site to the substrate (correct)
  • The concentration of the substrate
  • The pH level of the solution
  • The temperature of the environment

What happens to an enzyme when it is subjected to temperatures beyond its optimum?

  • It undergoes denaturation and loses its shape (correct)
  • It becomes more effective at catalyzing reactions
  • It can regain its shape and function
  • It changes its active site to fit different substrates

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

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Why are enzymes considered necessary for living organisms?

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What is true about the process of enzyme-catalyzed reactions?

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What is the consequence of enzyme denaturation?

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Which of the following best describes the lock and key hypothesis?

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What effect does magnesium deficiency have on the chlorophyll production in plants?

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Which statement correctly describes the role of nitrate ions in plant growth?

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What is the immediate visual indicator of magnesium deficiency in plants?

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How does the lack of nitrate ions specifically affect a plant's ability to grow?

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What is the primary consequence of reduced photosynthesis due to magnesium deficiency in plants?

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Which leaf adaptation helps optimize carbon dioxide intake during photosynthesis?

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What is the role of stomata in the leaf?

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During photosynthesis, which substance is released as a by-product?

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What is the primary purpose of the cuticle in leaves?

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Which layer of the leaf mainly carries out photosynthesis?

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What is the purpose of the vascular bundle in a plant leaf?

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Which statement best describes the function of guard cells?

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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How does increasing light intensity affect photosynthesis?

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What is a potential effect of insufficient carbon dioxide on photosynthesis?

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Which of the following factors can restrict plant growth with respect to mineral deficiencies?

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In what form is sugar synthesized during photosynthesis primarily stored within plants?

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What is the primary factor affecting the rate of photosynthesis in terms of temperature?

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Which gas exchange occurs through the stomata in leaves during photosynthesis?

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What happens when nitrate ions are in short supply for a plant?

<p>The plant will show stunted growth and weakness in the stem. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an increase in carbon dioxide levels in greenhouses influence crop yields?

<p>It effectively increases the rate of photosynthesis. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the compensation point in photosynthesis?

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What effect does water supply have on the photosynthesis process?

<p>Adequate water supply is necessary for the synthesis of sugars. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are photosynthetic products essential for other parts of the plant?

<p>They provide energy for essential metabolic activities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition must remain constant to optimize photosynthesis?

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Flashcards

Enzyme

A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed.

Enzyme Specificity

Enzymes have a specific shape (active site) that fits only one particular substrate.

Active Site

The part of an enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

Enzyme-Substrate Complex

The temporary molecule formed when a substrate binds to an enzyme's active site.

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Denaturation

The process where an enzyme loses its shape and activity by breaking bonds due to high temperatures.

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Optimum Temperature

The temperature at which an enzyme works fastest

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Substrate

The molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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Catalyst

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being changed in the process.

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Magnesium's Role

Magnesium ions (Mg 2+ ) are essential for the production of chlorophyll, which is crucial for photosynthesis.

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Nitrate for Growth

Nitrate ions (NO3-) are absorbed by plants and used to make amino acids, which are building blocks for proteins. These proteins are essential for growth and development.

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Chlorosis

A condition where leaves turn yellow due to a lack of chlorophyll, often caused by magnesium deficiency.

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Fertilizer's Impact

Fertilizers provide essential nutrients like nitrogen (as nitrates) and magnesium, which are vital for plant growth and photosynthesis.

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Sugarcane and Nitrate

A lack of nitrate ions would severely impact sugarcane growth, as it needs nitrates to produce proteins, which are crucial for building plant structures.

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Photosynthesis

The process where plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (sugar) and release oxygen.

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Chlorophyll

A green pigment found in chloroplasts that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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Chloroplast

Organelles within plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.

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Leaf Adaptations

Features of a leaf that maximize photosynthesis, like broad surface area, thin structure, and many stomata.

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Stomata

Tiny pores on the underside of leaves that allow for gas exchange and water vapor release.

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Transpiration

The process of water vapor escaping from leaves through stomata.

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Upper Epidermis

The protective outer layer of a leaf that lets light pass through.

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Palisade Mesophyll

A layer of tightly packed cells in a leaf where most photosynthesis occurs.

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Veins

The branching network in leaves that carries water and nutrients to the cells, and transports sugars away.

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Light Intensity

The strength of light, which affects the rate of photosynthesis.

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Carbon Dioxide Concentration

The amount of carbon dioxide in the air, affecting the rate of photosynthesis.

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Temperature

The heat level, affecting the rate of photosynthesis.

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Limiting Factor

A resource in short supply that restricts the rate of a process, like photosynthesis.

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Compensation Point

The light intensity at which the rate of photosynthesis equals the rate of respiration.

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Nitrate Ions (NO3-)

Mineral ions absorbed by plants for building amino acids, which are essential for protein synthesis.

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Magnesium Ions (Mg2+)

Mineral ions needed for the formation of chlorophyll.

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Stunted Growth

A condition where a plant grows abnormally slow, often due to nutrient deficiencies.

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Yellowing Leaves

A symptom of nutrient deficiency, particularly nitrogen, in plants.

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Pale Green Leaves

A symptom of nutrient deficiency, particularly magnesium, in plants, indicating low chlorophyll levels.

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Study Notes

Enzymes: Biological Catalysts

  • Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts.
  • They speed up chemical reactions without being consumed or altered during the process.
  • Essential for all living organisms, maintaining the reaction rates of metabolic processes.
  • Without enzymes, digesting a meal could take weeks, rather than hours.

Enzyme Action and Specificity

  • Enzymes are specific to particular substrates.
  • Their active sites (where substrates bind) have complementary shapes to the substrates.
  • This specificity is due to the 3D structure of the protein enzyme.
  • The "lock and key" hypothesis describes this mechanism.
  • Substrates enter the active site, forming an enzyme-substrate complex.
  • Products leave the active site, allowing the enzyme to repeat the process.

Enzyme Action Mechanism

  • Enzymes and substrates move randomly in solution.
  • Collisions occur between enzymes and substrates with complementary shapes.
  • The enzyme-substrate complex forms, facilitating the reaction.
  • Products are released from the active site, leaving the unchanged enzyme available for more reactions.

Enzymes and Temperature

  • Enzymes are proteins, and their shape is crucial for function, especially at the active site.
  • Optimal temperature for human enzymes is 37°C.
  • High temperatures break the bonds holding enzymes together, causing denaturation (loss of shape).
  • Denatured enzymes cannot function because the active site's shape is lost.
  • Denaturation is irreversible.

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Test your knowledge on enzymes and their role as biological catalysts. This quiz covers enzyme specificity, action mechanisms, and the importance of enzymes in metabolic processes. Dive into the fascinating world of proteins that speed up reactions vital for life.

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