Enzymes warm up

What is the specific area in an enzyme where substrates bind?

• Catalytic site

• Binding site

• Inactive site

• Active site

What happens to the active site of an enzyme when a substrate binds?

• It becomes larger

• It remains unchanged

• It can change its shape

• It becomes smaller

What is the resulting item when substrates bind to an enzyme?

• Substrate

• Enzyme-substrate complex

• Product

• Catalyst

Which enzyme breaks down lactose into smaller parts?

• Protease

• Amylase

• Lactase

• Lipase

What happens to an enzyme when it becomes denatured?

• It loses its active site

• It becomes inactive

• Its shape becomes distorted

• It becomes a different enzyme

What is the ideal pH for an enzyme in the stomach?

• Slightly acidic

• Neutral

• Very acidic

• Basic

Which enzyme breaks down lipids?

• Protease

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Lactase

Which enzyme breaks down starch?

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Protease

• Lactase

Which enzyme breaks down proteins?

• Protease

• Lactase

• Amylase

• Lipase

This reaction shows a(n) ____________ reaction

• Catabolic
• Anabolic
• Dehydration Synthesis
• Halogenation