biochemistry

Enzymes _ activation energy

• raise

• lower

Because enzymes speed up chemical reactions, they are called

• catalysts

• metabolism

• viruses

• living

Which is the wrong polymer/monomer pair?

• nucleic acids : nucleotides

• lipids: monosaccharides

• carbohydrates: monosaccharides

• proteins : amino acids

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