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Who first used the word 'enzyme' and when?
Who first used the word 'enzyme' and when?
- Louis Pasteur in 1850
- Alexander Fleming in 1928
- Robert Koch in 1882
- Wilhelm Kühne in 1878 (correct)
What is the definition of enzymes?
What is the definition of enzymes?
- Chemical substances that speed up biochemical reactions
- Biological catalysts that speed up biochemical reactions (correct)
- Biological catalysts that slow down biochemical reactions
- Chemical substances that slow down biochemical reactions
What can enzymes be used for?
What can enzymes be used for?
- Production of sweetening agents
- Modification of antibiotics
- Washing powders
- All of the above (correct)
What is the function of enzymes as catalysts?
What is the function of enzymes as catalysts?
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What do we usually describe enzymes as?
What do we usually describe enzymes as?
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Who coined the term 'enzyme' and what does it mean?
Who coined the term 'enzyme' and what does it mean?
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What is the primary function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
What is the primary function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of commercially important processes that can be catalyzed by enzymes?
Which of the following is NOT an example of commercially important processes that can be catalyzed by enzymes?
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What is the concentration requirement for enzymes as catalysts in reactions?
What is the concentration requirement for enzymes as catalysts in reactions?
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How do enzymes catalyze the conversion of substrate molecules?
How do enzymes catalyze the conversion of substrate molecules?
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