Enzymes: Chemical Catalysis in Biochemical Reactions

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What type of enzymes are employed in bioluminescent assays for the detection of various molecules?

  • Luciferase enzymes (correct)
  • Protease enzymes
  • Lipase enzymes
  • Amylase enzymes

Which of the following is a storage form of glucose in animals?

  • Glucuronic acid
  • N-acetylglucosamine
  • Glycogen (correct)
  • Glucosamine

In DNA replication, what is the direction of synthesis?

  • 3´ to 5´
  • Random
  • 5´ to 3´ (correct)
  • Bidirectional

Which type of RNA carries genetic information from the nucleus to ribosomes for transcription?

<p>mRNA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of radiation involves electric and magnetic fields propagating in space and time?

<p>Electromagnetic radiation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecules absorb ultraviolet (UV) and visible (Vis) light when their energy matches the required electron promotion energy levels?

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

Which enzyme class is responsible for oxidation reactions involving NAD+?

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

What is the main catalytic region of enzymes that confers specificity and lowers the energy of the transition state?

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Which type of enzyme is involved in cleaving peptide bonds?

<p>Hydrolases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which detection method do enzymes play a key role in generating measurable electrical signals for biosensors?

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Which enzyme is commonly used to generate fluorescent signals in assays like ELISAs?

<p>Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of enzyme is involved in carboxylation reactions?

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Study Notes

Enzymes in Bioluminescent Assays

  • Bioluminescent assays utilize luciferases for the detection of various molecules.

Storage Form of Glucose in Animals

  • Glycogen is the primary storage form of glucose in animals, allowing energy reserve and release as needed.

Direction of DNA Replication

  • DNA replication occurs in a 5' to 3' direction, where nucleotides are added to the growing strand.

RNA Carrying Genetic Information

  • Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries genetic information from the nucleus to ribosomes for protein synthesis.

Type of Radiation

  • Electromagnetic radiation consists of electric and magnetic fields propagating through space and time.

Molecules Absorbing UV and Visible Light

  • Chromophores absorb ultraviolet (UV) and visible (Vis) light when their energy aligns with the necessary electron promotion energy levels.

Enzyme Class for Oxidation Reactions

  • Dehydrogenases are the enzyme class responsible for oxidation reactions involving NAD+ as a cofactor.

Catalytic Region of Enzymes

  • The active site is the main catalytic region of enzymes, providing specificity and reducing the activation energy of the transition state.

Enzyme Cleaving Peptide Bonds

  • Proteases, also known as peptidases, are enzymes that cleave peptide bonds in proteins.

Detection Method Using Enzymes in Biosensors

  • Electrochemical biosensors leverage enzymes to produce measurable electrical signals, essential for accurate detection.

Enzyme for Generating Fluorescent Signals

  • Alkaline phosphatase is commonly used in assays like ELISAs to generate fluorescent signals.

Enzyme Involved in Carboxylation Reactions

  • Carboxylases are the type of enzymes that catalyze carboxylation reactions, adding carbon dioxide to substrates.

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