Synthesis vs Digestion Quiz

What is the process of joining smaller molecules to make a larger one?

• Synthesis

• Catalysis

• Denaturation

• Digestion

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch into glucose?

• Trypsin

• Amylase

• Pepsin

• Lipase

What are the molecules that enzymes work on called?

• Reactant

• Substrate

• Catalyst

• Product

What is the optimum pH for an enzyme to function?

• Below 7

• Depends on the enzyme

• 7

• Above 7

What is the main function of an enzyme in a chemical reaction?

• Produce energy

• Change the reactants

• Speed up the reaction

• Neutralize the pH

Which factor affects enzyme activity by changing the shape of the enzyme?

• Temperature

• pH

• Substrate concentration

• Pressure

What is the molecule that results from the breakdown of protein?

• Glucose

• Amino acid

• Starch

• Lipid

Where are enzymes made in the cell?

• Nucleus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

What happens to enzyme activity when the temperature is above the optimum?

• Decreases

• Stays the same

• Stops completely

• Increases

What is the shape of the enzyme that determines its function?

• Size of the enzyme

• pH level

• Order of amino acids

• Temperature