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Which type of organic compounds have a transient association with the apoenzyme during catalysis?
Which type of organic compounds have a transient association with the apoenzyme during catalysis?
- Metal ions
- Vitamins
- Co-enzymes (correct)
- Prosthetic groups
Which vitamin is a component of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and NADP?
Which vitamin is a component of the coenzyme nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and NADP?
- Niacin (correct)
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Which type of organic compounds are tightly bound to the apoenzyme as prosthetic groups?
Which type of organic compounds are tightly bound to the apoenzyme as prosthetic groups?
- Co-enzymes
- Haem (correct)
- Metal ions
- Vitamins
Which metal ion serves as a cofactor for the proteolytic enzyme carboxypeptidase?
Which metal ion serves as a cofactor for the proteolytic enzyme carboxypeptidase?
Which enzymes catalyze the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen?
Which enzymes catalyze the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen?
Which of the following is a major difference between enzyme catalysts and inorganic catalysts?
Which of the following is a major difference between enzyme catalysts and inorganic catalysts?
At what temperature do enzymes start getting damaged?
At what temperature do enzymes start getting damaged?
Which type of enzymes are stable and retain their catalytic power even at high temperatures?
Which type of enzymes are stable and retain their catalytic power even at high temperatures?
What is an important quality of enzymes isolated from thermophilic organisms?
What is an important quality of enzymes isolated from thermophilic organisms?
What is the temperature range at which enzymes isolated from thermophilic organisms retain their catalytic power?
What is the temperature range at which enzymes isolated from thermophilic organisms retain their catalytic power?
