chapter 7 enzymes

Enzymes are considered to be 

• Lipids
• Carbohydrate
• Protein
• Nucleic Acid

What is the purpose  of an enzyme?

• give permission for the reaction
• raise activation energy
• speed up reactions
• control how many reactions occur

Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?

• voltage-gated channels
• surface receptor
• calcium channels
• active site

What is structure A?

• Substrate
• Active site
• Enzyme
• Products

What 3 letters do enzymes typically end in?

• -ose
• -ase
• -ese
• -tic

What is the name for the mechanism of enzyme activity?

• Lock and key
• jigsaw puzzle
• hammer and nail
• two hands pattern

At 40 degrees Celsius, your biological enzymes will...

• Functional optimally
• Denature
• Wait until the temp. increases
• Wait until the temp. decreases

What makes an enzyme substrate specific?

• Size
• Shape
• Name
• Location it is found in

Based on the graph, what is the optimal temperature for this enzyme? 

• 15^oC
• 40^oC
• 30^oC
• 35^oC

can a change in pH alter the active site of an enzyme

• yes
• no