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What is the primary role of an enzyme in the body?
What is the primary role of an enzyme in the body?
- To maintain homeostasis by regulating gene expression
- To regulate hormone secretion in the body
- To synthesize proteins for cellular functions
- To catalyze chemical reactions to maintain balance (correct)
What is the significance of the suffix 'ase' in enzyme nomenclature?
What is the significance of the suffix 'ase' in enzyme nomenclature?
- It was proposed by Duclaux in 1898 to be used for all enzymes (correct)
- It denotes the enzyme's molecular weight
- It indicates the enzyme's optimal pH
- It indicates the enzyme's substrate specificity
What is the characteristic of an enzyme that enables it to catalyze reactions with high efficiency?
What is the characteristic of an enzyme that enables it to catalyze reactions with high efficiency?
- Its ability to change its shape in response to temperature
- Its ability to bind to multiple substrates
- Its ability to reduce the activation energy (correct)
- Its ability to undergo phosphorylation
What is the term for the complex formed between an enzyme and its substrate at the active site?
What is the term for the complex formed between an enzyme and its substrate at the active site?
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What is the range of molecular weights of enzymes?
What is the range of molecular weights of enzymes?
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How many types of enzymes are known to exist?
How many types of enzymes are known to exist?
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