Questions and Answers
Enzymes have which of the following characteristics? (Select all that apply)
The active site is located on the substrate.
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What may affect the rate of an enzyme-driven reaction? (Select all that apply)
What might altering the three-dimensional structure of an enzyme do?
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A given enzyme works on?
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Without undergoing any changes itself, the _____ makes changes to the ______.
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Enzymes are consumed in chemical reactions and must therefore be replenished.
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Place the images in the correct order to complete a degradation reaction using an enzyme:
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The optimum condition for an enzyme is?
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As the concentration of an enzyme increases for a given substrate?
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Study Notes
Enzyme Characteristics
- Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to facilitate chemical reactions.
- They can bind with substrates to form enzyme-substrate complexes.
Active Site
- The active site is a specific region on the enzyme, not on the substrate.
- This site is crucial for the enzyme's ability to catalyze reactions.
Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity
- pH level can influence enzyme activity, as each enzyme has an optimal pH range.
- Temperature affects enzyme activity; extreme temperatures can lead to denaturation.
- Concentration of both enzyme and substrate can affect the rate of reaction.
Structure-Function Relationship
- Alteration of an enzyme's three-dimensional structure can impede substrate binding.
- Enzymes typically exhibit specificity, working with one type of substrate only.
Enzyme Function
- Enzymes facilitate biochemical changes in substrates without being consumed in the process.
- Their unique properties allow them to speed up reactions while remaining unchanged.
Reaction Sequence
- A degradation reaction involving an enzyme progresses as follows:
- Substrate binds with the enzyme to form an enzyme-substrate complex.
- The product is released, and the enzyme remains free for subsequent reactions.
Optimal Conditions
- Each enzyme has an optimum condition where it functions at peak efficiency, maximizing reaction rates.
Relationship Between Enzyme and Reaction Rate
- An increase in enzyme concentration generally leads to a corresponding increase in reaction rate, assuming substrate concentration remains constant.
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Test your knowledge on enzymes with this quiz covering their characteristics, active sites, and factors affecting enzyme activity. Perfect for students in biology lab courses. Select the correct answers to enhance your understanding of enzyme functions.
