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What is the effect of non-competitive inhibitors on enzyme catalysis?
They alter the structure of the enzyme, making catalysis impossible even if the substrate binds to the active site.
What is the non-protein component of some enzymes known as?
A prosthetic group
Why are enzymes highly specific in nature?
Because they have a specific active site that fits only one substrate
What is the role of enzymes that are integral parts of ribosomes?
They carry out the synthesis of proteins
Where are the enzymes important in photosynthesis found?
In chloroplasts, not in the mitochondria
How do large amounts of an enzyme affect chemical reactions?
They accelerate chemical reactions
Who proposed the Lock and Key model for enzyme action?
It was not Calvin Malvin, but Emil Fischer
What is the importance of an enzyme's structure?
It is highly specific and essential for enzyme activity
What are two conditions that destroy enzymatic activity?
High temperatures and strong acids or bases
How do low and high temperatures affect an enzyme activity?
Low temperatures slow down enzyme activity, while high temperatures can denature the enzyme
Learn about the importance of enzymes in biochemical reactions. Understand how enzymes work and their role in increasing reaction efficiency. Explore the composition and specificity of enzymes.
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