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Which of the following statements is true regarding the molecular weight of enzyme polypeptides?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the molecular weight of enzyme polypeptides?
- Molecular weight of enzyme polypeptides is highly variable. (correct)
- Enzyme polypeptides have a uniform molecular weight.
- Molecular weight of enzyme polypeptides is always less than 50 kDa.
- Molecular weight of enzyme polypeptides is always greater than 100 kDa.
What happens to the catalytic activity of an enzyme when it undergoes denaturation?
What happens to the catalytic activity of an enzyme when it undergoes denaturation?
- Denaturation alters the specificity of an enzyme.
- Denaturation increases the catalytic activity of an enzyme.
- Denaturation decreases or destroys the catalytic activity of an enzyme. (correct)
- Denaturation has no effect on the catalytic activity of an enzyme.
Why is localization important for enzymes in the same pathways?
Why is localization important for enzymes in the same pathways?
- To increase the catalytic activity.
- To alter the specificity.
- To decrease the catalytic activity.
- To prevent unwanted activity. (correct)
What is the purpose of lysosomes in relation to enzymes?
What is the purpose of lysosomes in relation to enzymes?
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Why is it important for enzyme 1 and product B to be in the same location as enzyme 2?
Why is it important for enzyme 1 and product B to be in the same location as enzyme 2?
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