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Enzymes in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications

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Enzymes in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

To conduct chemical reactions (correct)

To synthesize biomolecules

To store energy

To break down biomolecules

What is the energy barrier that must be overcome for a chemical reaction to proceed?

Activation energy (correct)

Reaction rate

Transition state

Product energy

What is the result of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

Decreased product energy

Increased activation energy

Formation of unstable products

Increased reaction rate (correct)

What is the term for the process by which enzymes facilitate chemical reactions?

Catalysis Signup and view all the answers

What are enzymes composed of?

Proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary application of Streptokinase in therapeutic contexts?

Dissolving blood clots to prevent heart attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of molecular modeling in the context of enzyme engineering?

To simulate the reaction of enzymes and their properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of elevated enzyme activity in blood?

It indicates tissue damage and helps in disease diagnostics Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of enzyme engineering?

To understand the properties and structure of enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What is the application of enzymes in diagnostics?

To measure liver function and detect tissue damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of genetic engineering in enzyme engineering?

To design better enzymes for industrial and medical applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between anabolic and catabolic processes?

Anabolic processes consume energy, while catabolic processes release energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of enzymes in metabolic reactions?

To catalyze chemical reactions Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term 'enzyme' in 1878?

Wilhelm Kuhne Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the enzyme produced by yeast, discovered by Eduard Buchner?

Zymase Signup and view all the answers

In what century was the discovery made that stomach secretions can digest food?

17th century Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction?

Catalyst Signup and view all the answers