12 Questions
The linear sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain is known as the ______ structure.
primary
The covalent bonds between the carboxy group of one amino acid and the amino group of the next amino acid in the chain are called ______ bonds.
peptide
The two types of structural patterns found in the secondary structure are ______ helices and ______ pleated sheets.
alpha, beta
The tertiary structure of a polypeptide is primarily stabilized by ______ bonding, ______ bonds, and ______ bridges.
hydrogen, ionic, disulfide
The folding of a polypeptide in water results in the formation of the ______ site having a specific size and shape.
active
The type of reaction we will be studying today is a ______ reaction.
hydrolysis
Most enzymes are made of...- Proteins or Ribozymes - RNA molecules
proteins
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed or permanently altered in the process is a...
catalyst
Enzymes facilitate reactions that would occur naturally, given enough time. True or False: Enzymes cause a reaction to occur.
false
What is sucrose made up of? - Glucose and ...
fructose
The place on an enzyme where reactants go is called the... site
active
The three-dimensional shape of an active site is determined by the arrangement of an enzyme's constituent...
amino acids
Test your knowledge on enzymes in biochemistry, including their structure, function, and role in biochemical reactions. Learn about the properties of enzymes and how they facilitate reactions without being consumed.
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