Enzymes
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What are enzymes?

  • Carbohydrates
  • Proteins (correct)
  • Lipids
  • Nucleic acids
  • What is the role of enzymes as biological catalysts?

  • They stop reactions
  • They slow down reactions
  • They have no effect on reactions
  • They speed up reactions (correct)
  • What happens to enzymes in reactions?

  • They are not involved
  • They are used up
  • They can be used over and over again (correct)
  • They are produced
  • What is a characteristic of enzymes in relation to the amount needed?

    <p>They are only needed in small amounts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are enzymes classified according to the text?

    <p>Based on a classification system adopted by The Enzyme Commission of the IUBMB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of enzymes in lowering activation energy?

    <p>Enzymes lower the energy barrier for reactants to form products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of high energy transition states in chemical reactions?

    <p>Imposes an energy barrier for the reactants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do enzymes affect the rate of chemical reactions?

    <p>Enzymes speed up the reaction by lowering the energy required for molecules to react</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is activation energy in the context of chemical reactions?

    <p>The minimum energy required for initiating a chemical reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Enzymes as Biological Catalysts

    • Enzymes are biological molecules that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.

    Role of Enzymes

    • Enzymes act as catalysts, increasing the rates of chemical reactions without being consumed or altered in the process.
    • Enzymes lower the activation energy required for chemical reactions to occur.

    Enzyme Characteristics

    • Enzymes are highly specific, with each enzyme catalyzing a specific reaction or set of reactions.
    • Enzymes are highly efficient, with a small amount of enzyme capable of catalyzing a large number of reactions.

    Classification of Enzymes

    • Enzymes are classified into six main categories: oxidoreductases, transferases, hydrolases, lyases, isomerases, and ligases.

    Activation Energy and Transition States

    • Activation energy is the minimum energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.
    • High-energy transition states are temporary and unstable states in which the reactants are converted to products.
    • Enzymes lower the activation energy required for a reaction to occur by stabilizing the transition state.

    Effect of Enzymes on Reaction Rates

    • Enzymes increase the rates of chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.
    • Enzymes allow chemical reactions to occur at a faster rate than they would under normal conditions.

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    Test your knowledge of enzymes with this quiz! Learn about the characteristics and functions of enzymes, including how they speed up biological reactions and their ability to be used repeatedly. Perfect for biology students and anyone interested in understanding the role of enzymes in living organisms.

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