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What role do coenzymes play in enzyme reactions?
What role do coenzymes play in enzyme reactions?
- Inducing a conformational change in the enzyme
- Competing with the substrate for the active site
- Acting as organic helper molecules with a basic atomic structure (correct)
- Providing inorganic ions like iron and magnesium
How do noncompetitive inhibitors affect enzyme activity?
How do noncompetitive inhibitors affect enzyme activity?
- Prevent the substrate from binding to the allosteric site
- Enhance the enzyme-substrate affinity
- Induce denaturation of the enzyme (correct)
- Compete with the substrate for the active site
What is the impact of extreme pH levels on enzyme activity?
What is the impact of extreme pH levels on enzyme activity?
- Increases enzyme specificity
- Causes the enzyme to denature (correct)
- Promotes protein synthesis
- Enhances enzyme reaction rates
What type of reaction releases energy in the covalent bonds of the reactants?
What type of reaction releases energy in the covalent bonds of the reactants?
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What is the main difference between competitive and noncompetitive inhibitors?
What is the main difference between competitive and noncompetitive inhibitors?
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Which of the following statements about enzymes is true?
Which of the following statements about enzymes is true?
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What is the region of the enzyme where the substrate fits into?
What is the region of the enzyme where the substrate fits into?
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How does the plasma membrane achieve selective permeability?
How does the plasma membrane achieve selective permeability?
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What is the main function of enzyme enhancers?
What is the main function of enzyme enhancers?
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Which type of reaction combines an exergonic reaction with an endergonic reaction?
Which type of reaction combines an exergonic reaction with an endergonic reaction?
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