10 Questions
Who first used the word 'enzyme' and when?
Wilhelm Kühne in 1878
What is the definition of enzymes?
Biological catalysts that speed up biochemical reactions
What can enzymes be used for?
All of the above
What is the function of enzymes as catalysts?
They speed up reactions without being consumed
What do we usually describe enzymes as?
Catalysts
Who coined the term 'enzyme' and what does it mean?
Wilhelm Kühne, meaning 'within yeast'
What is the primary function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
To speed up reactions without being consumed
Which of the following is NOT an example of commercially important processes that can be catalyzed by enzymes?
Assays with clinical application
What is the concentration requirement for enzymes as catalysts in reactions?
Low concentrations
How do enzymes catalyze the conversion of substrate molecules?
By consuming themselves during the reaction
Test your knowledge on enzymes and their history with this quiz. Learn about the origins of the word 'enzyme' and its meaning, as well as the role enzymes play as biological catalysts.
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