17 Questions
What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?
To conduct chemical reactions
What is the energy barrier that must be overcome for a chemical reaction to proceed?
Activation energy
What is the result of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?
Increased reaction rate
What is the term for the process by which enzymes facilitate chemical reactions?
Catalysis
What are enzymes composed of?
Proteins
What is the primary application of Streptokinase in therapeutic contexts?
Dissolving blood clots to prevent heart attacks
What is the goal of molecular modeling in the context of enzyme engineering?
To simulate the reaction of enzymes and their properties
What is the significance of elevated enzyme activity in blood?
It indicates tissue damage and helps in disease diagnostics
What is the primary goal of enzyme engineering?
To understand the properties and structure of enzymes
What is the application of enzymes in diagnostics?
To measure liver function and detect tissue damage
What is the role of genetic engineering in enzyme engineering?
To design better enzymes for industrial and medical applications
What is the main difference between anabolic and catabolic processes?
Anabolic processes consume energy, while catabolic processes release energy
What is the role of enzymes in metabolic reactions?
To catalyze chemical reactions
Who coined the term 'enzyme' in 1878?
Wilhelm Kuhne
What is the name of the enzyme produced by yeast, discovered by Eduard Buchner?
Zymase
In what century was the discovery made that stomach secretions can digest food?
17th century
What is the term for a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction?
Catalyst
This quiz covers the diagnostic potential of enzymes in liver function tests and their therapeutic applications, including streptokinase. It also touches on enzyme engineering and designing better enzymes for industrial and medical uses.
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