Biomolecules and Enzymes

Enzymes are...

• nucleic acids
• proteins
• lipids
• carbohydrates

In the diagram, what is letter A? 

• product
• substrate
• enzyme-substrate complex
• active site

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

• Coenzyme
• Substrate
• Vitamin
• Polypeptide

Each enzyme only has 1 substrate that will fit its active site.  What is this called?

• reusablility
• denaturation
• specificity
• fragility

What is a substance called if it speeds up a chemical reaction?

• reusable
• catalyst
• specific
• fragile

What will most likely happen if an appropriate enzyme is added to a chemical reaction? 

• The reaction rate will increase.
• The equilibrium of the reaction will be maintained. 
• The reaction rate will decrease.
• The reaction will stop. 

Which of the following best explains why enzymes are necessary for many cellular reactions?

• Enzymes supply the oxygen necessary for the reactions
•  Enzymes change reactants from solid to liquids during the reactions.
• The reactions take up too much space in the cell if the enzymes are missing.
• The reactions are too slow to meet the needs of the cell if enzymes are missing. 

The diagram below illustrates a biochemical process that occurs in organisms. What is another name for the substance labeled "catalyst"?

• Enzyme
• inorganic compound
• Hormone
• Antibody

The graph shows how enzymes affect reactions in cells. Which statement best summarizes the information shown in the graph?

• Enzymes increase the energy of the reactants.
• Enzymes decrease the energy level of the products.
• Enzyme decrease the activation energy of the reaction.
• Enzymes reverse the direction of the reaction.

Which enzyme is most efficient in a basic solution?

• A
• B

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