Enzymes in Biochemical Pathways

What role do enzymes play in biochemical pathways?

• They act as structural components.

• They serve as catalysts.

• They provide energy.

• They store genetic information.

Which factors can impact enzyme function in photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

• Light intensity and humidity

• Temperature, pH, and concentration

• Wind speed and soil type

• Altitude and pressure

What is the role of enzymes and coenzymes in photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

• They inhibit all reactions.

• They facilitate steps in the processes.

• They destroy harmful substances.

• They convert light into sound.

What is the primary role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

• Increase the temperature of reactions

• Lower the activation energy required

• Provide energy for reactions

• Slow down the reaction rate

What are enzymes primarily made of?

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

• They create new reactions

• They slow down reactions

• They speed up reactions

• They are consumed in reactions

What is the term for the molecule that an enzyme binds to?

• Product

• Catalyst

• Substrate

• Reactant

What is a key feature of enzyme-catalyzed reactions?

• They are irreversible

• They are reversible

• They require high temperatures

• They consume the enzyme

What suffix is commonly found at the end of enzyme names?

• -ose

• -ase

• -ite

• -ine

What is formed when a substrate binds to an enzyme's active site?

• Enzyme-substrate complex

• Enzyme-product complex

• Substrate-enzyme bond

• Active site-substrate bond