Enzymes

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How do enzymes increase the rate of a chemical reaction within a living cell?

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reducing the activation energy

Front

Any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme is called a(n)?

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Substrate

Front

In the diagram, what is letter A? Options: product, substrate, enzyme-substrate complex, active site

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enzyme-substrate complex

Front

Based on the graph, what is the optimal temperature for this enzyme? Options: 15^oC, 40^oC, 30^oC, 35^oC

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30^oC

Front

What happens to the reaction rate if an enzyme is denatured or nonfunctional?

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Decrease in reaction rate

Front

How does a noncompetitive inhibitor decrease reaction rates?

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Binds to the allosteric site

Front

Way to overcome competitive inhibition of an enzyme:

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Increase substrate concentration

Front

Which of the following would NOT denature an enzyme? HIGH temperature, LOW pH, HIGH pH, LOW temperature

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LOW temperature

Front

Why are some bacteria metabolically active in hot springs?

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Their enzymes have high optimal temperatures.

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When a molecule can occupy the same active site as the substrate, a situation called __________________ can result.

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Competitive Inhibition