Enzymes and Their Functions

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________ are proteins which act as catalysts to help complex reactions occur.

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Enzymes

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Which of the following describes how an inhibitor works? Options: An inhibitor bonds to the enzyme and changes the shape of the enzyme, An inhibitor bonds to the substrate and changes the shape of the substrate to fit the enzyme, An inhibitor bonds to the enzyme and eats away at the enzyme until it no longer exists, An inhibitor bonds to the accelerant to slow down the reaction

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An inhibitor bonds to the enzyme and changes the shape of the enzyme

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What does the equation, E + S ⇌ ES → EP ⇌ E + P, represent?

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Enzyme reaction

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Which of the following is NOT an enzyme involved in digestion? Salivary amylase, Pancreatic amylase, Lymphatic amylase, Pepsin

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Lymphatic amylase

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A peptidase breaks down peptides into __________

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Amino acids

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If Jack needed to tenderize meat, he could obtain ________, which is found in a pineapple.

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Bromelain

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Why would a fruit juice manufacturer add pectinases to their fruit juice?

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To make the juice clear

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Which letter represents the enzyme?

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B