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What is the term used to describe enzymes that catalyze the same type of reaction but are created by different genes and have different molecular shapes?
What is the term used to describe enzymes that catalyze the same type of reaction but are created by different genes and have different molecular shapes?
- Proenzymes
- Isoenzymes (correct)
- Holoenzymes
- Prosthetic enzymes
Which term refers to an enzyme that combines with only one substrate and catalyzes only the one corresponding reaction?
Which term refers to an enzyme that combines with only one substrate and catalyzes only the one corresponding reaction?
- Proenzyme
- Absolute Specificity (correct)
- Group Specificity
- Isoform
What is a coenzyme where a cofactor is bound tightly to an enzyme referred to as?
What is a coenzyme where a cofactor is bound tightly to an enzyme referred to as?
- Prosthetic Group (correct)
- Holoenzyme
- Isoform
- Isoenzyme
Which term describes the inactive form of an enzyme that needs to be activated?
Which term describes the inactive form of an enzyme that needs to be activated?
In the Enzyme Commission (EC) code number, which digits represent the subclass and sub-subclass of the enzyme?
In the Enzyme Commission (EC) code number, which digits represent the subclass and sub-subclass of the enzyme?
What do you call an active system composed of a prosthetic group and an apoenzyme?
What do you call an active system composed of a prosthetic group and an apoenzyme?
What is the main difference between isoenzymes?
What is the main difference between isoenzymes?
How do non-competitive inhibitors differ from competitive inhibitors?
How do non-competitive inhibitors differ from competitive inhibitors?
What is a characteristic of a non-competitive inhibitor?
What is a characteristic of a non-competitive inhibitor?
How does storage at low temperatures affect enzymes?
How does storage at low temperatures affect enzymes?
What is a key aspect of fractionating isoenzymes?
What is a key aspect of fractionating isoenzymes?
Why is non-competitive inhibition considered allosteric?
Why is non-competitive inhibition considered allosteric?
What is the role of the allosteric site in an enzyme?
What is the role of the allosteric site in an enzyme?
Which type of enzyme catalyzes the transfer of a group other than hydrogen from one substrate to another?
Which type of enzyme catalyzes the transfer of a group other than hydrogen from one substrate to another?
What do Hydrolases catalyze in terms of bond breaking?
What do Hydrolases catalyze in terms of bond breaking?
How do Lyases catalyze the removal of groups from substrates?
How do Lyases catalyze the removal of groups from substrates?
Which class of enzymes catalyze the interconversion of isomers?
Which class of enzymes catalyze the interconversion of isomers?
What does an abnormally large amount of enzymes in the serum usually indicate?
What does an abnormally large amount of enzymes in the serum usually indicate?
