Unit 4 Enzymes Review

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What type of reaction is cellular respiration that breaks down glucose?

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Catabolic reaction.

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What is the process of breaking down larger molecules into smaller ones called?

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Catabolism.

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What happens to an enzyme when it is denatured?

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It loses its shape.

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What is the optimal temperature for Enzyme A to function?

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37 degrees Celsius.

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Which enzyme is likely to catalyze a phosphorylation reaction?

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Kinase.

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What is the definition of metabolism?

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The sum of all chemical reactions in a cell.

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What is the difference between catabolism and anabolism?

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Catabolism breaks down molecules; anabolism builds them up.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for reactions.

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What is enzyme specificity?

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The ability of an enzyme to choose exact substrate from a group of similar chemical molecules.

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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.