Enzymes: Structure, Functions, and Classification

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What have researchers concentrated on in the last two decades for clinical applications?

  • Vitamins
  • Antibodies
  • Enzymes (correct)
  • Hormones

What do enzymes provide in various disease states?

  • Cures for diseases
  • Prevention methods
  • Insight into disease process (correct)
  • Treatment options

What is an advantage of enzyme-based biosensors?

  • Low cost
  • Invasive testing
  • Complexity of use
  • High specificity (correct)

Which disease is mentioned in the text as an example of the use of enzymes in diagnosis?

<p>Myocardial infarction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of enzymes in medical diagnostics?

<p>They are highly specific (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of enzyme-based biosensors in terms of testing?

<p>They allow for ease of self-testing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned in the text as a characteristic of enzyme-based biosensors?

<p>Rapid response (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of enzymes in disease diagnosis?

<p>To diagnose diseases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are enzymes preferred markers in various disease states?

<p>They are highly specific (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of enzymes in terms of portability?

<p>They are portable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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