Enzymes Quiz

What is the specific area on an enzyme where substrates bind called?

• Binding site

• Catalytic site

• Active site

• Inactive site

What happens when substrates bind to an enzyme?

• The active site changes its shape to bind the substrate

• The enzyme gets used up in the reaction

• The enzyme becomes denatured

• They are held with strong bonds

What is the resulting item when an enzyme builds up or breaks down substrates?

• Substrate

• Coenzyme

• Product

• Cofactor

What is lactase an example of?

• Lipid

• Protein

• Enzyme

• Carbohydrate

What is lactose an example of?

• Enzyme

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

What is the term for essential little helpers that bind to the substrate or active site to help the enzyme do its job?

• Cofactors

• Catalysts

• Substrates

• Coenzymes

What happens when an enzyme becomes denatured?

• It changes its shape to bind the substrate

• It can no longer bind to its substrate

• It becomes more efficient

• It breaks down into smaller parts

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

• Basic

• Neutral

• Alkaline

• Acidic

What is the ideal temperature range for different enzymes?

• 0-10°C

• 37-42°C

• 30-40°C

• 20-30°C

What do medical researchers have a large focus on regarding enzymes?

• All of the above

• Regulating body processes

• Producing specific enzymes

• Lack of enzyme production