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What is the primary function of an enzyme?
What is the primary function of an enzyme?
- To convert substrates into products
- To maintain the cell's shape and structure
- To synthesize proteins in living cells
- To catalyze biochemical reactions in living cells (correct)
What determines the activity of an enzyme?
What determines the activity of an enzyme?
- The shape of the active site
- The presence of other enzymes
- The number of substrates available
- The amino acid sequence of the primary structure (correct)
What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?
What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?
- To convert the substrate into a product
- To bind to the substrate and catalyze the reaction (correct)
- To synthesize the enzyme molecule
- To regulate the enzyme's activity
What is the result of an enzyme's action on a substrate?
What is the result of an enzyme's action on a substrate?
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What is the significance of the specific chemical environment in the active site?
What is the significance of the specific chemical environment in the active site?
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What is the term for the molecules that an enzyme acts upon?
What is the term for the molecules that an enzyme acts upon?
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