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What role does a metal ion activator serve in enzyme catalysis?
What is the general nature of enzymes?
How do enzymes enhance the rate of chemical reactions?
What is the specific region of an enzyme where the substrate binds called?
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What is the main function of oxidoreductase enzymes?
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How do enzymes catalyze physiologic reactions?
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What is the purpose of ensuring that the substrate concentration is in excess in enzyme reactions?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a cofactor for enzymes?
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What is the function of coenzymes in enzyme reactions?
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What is the role of prosthetic groups in enzyme function?
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In reversible reactions, what characterizes a competitive inhibitor?
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What defines absolute specificity in enzymes?
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What is the defining characteristic of non-competitive inhibitors in enzyme kinetics?
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How do irreversible inhibitors differ from reversible inhibitors in terms of enzyme inactivation?
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What effect does a non-competitive inhibitor have on enzyme activity?
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Why does increasing substrate levels have no influence on the binding of a non-competitive inhibitor?
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In irreversible inhibition, how does an inhibitor act as a 'suicide inhibitor'?
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How do uncompetitive inhibitors influence enzyme activity?
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