Enzymes and Viruses

What is the primary function of enzymes?

• To replicate DNA

• To break down proteins

• To store genetic information

• To transport oxygen

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enzyme structure?

• Made up of amino acids

• Can be denatured by high temperature

• Specific for a particular substrate

• Contain genetic material

What is the process by which viruses make copies of themselves?

• Viral replication

• Enzyme function

• Biomolecule synthesis

• Cell division

Which of the following is a characteristic of viral structure?

• Contain a cell membrane

• Made up of DNA

• Can reproduce on their own

• Contain a protein coat

Which biomolecule is responsible for storing genetic information in viruses?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

What is the function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

• To speed up the reaction

• To inhibit the reaction

• To change the reaction products

• To stabilize the reaction temperature

Which of the following is NOT a type of enzyme?

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Protease

• Virusase

What is the structure of enzymes?

• Double helix

• Cell membrane

• Amino acids

• Polysaccharides

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Which of the following is a characteristic of viral replication?

• Occurs in the nucleus

• Requires enzymes

• Produces identical copies

• Involves cell division

Which biomolecule is the main component of enzymes?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

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