ELA

What is the primary function of the enzyme ELA in biological systems?

• Breakdown of proteins

• Synthesis of DNA

• Transport of oxygen

• Regulation of blood sugar

Which of the following best describes the role of ELA in the human digestive system?

• Converts carbohydrates into glucose

• Breaks down fats into fatty acids

• Decomposes proteins into amino acids

• Synthesizes vitamins

ELA is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of which type of bond?

• Peptide bonds

• Glycosidic bonds

• Ester bonds

• Phosphodiester bonds

In an experiment, ELA is added to a protein solution. What is the expected outcome?

• The solution becomes more acidic

• The proteins are broken down into amino acids

• The proteins form larger complexes

• The solution becomes more basic

Which of the following conditions would most likely inhibit the activity of ELA?

• High temperature

• Low pH

• Presence of heavy metals

• High concentration of substrate

ELA is most active at which pH level?

• pH 2

• pH 7

• pH 9

• pH 11

What is the effect of ELA on the rate of a chemical reaction?

• Decreases the rate

• Increases the rate

• Has no effect

• Stops the reaction

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NGSS.HS-PS1-5

In a laboratory setting, how can the activity of ELA be measured?

• By measuring the decrease in substrate concentration

• By measuring the increase in product concentration

• By measuring the change in temperature

• By measuring the change in pH

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NGSS.HS-PS1-5

Which of the following is a real-world application of ELA?

• Used in laundry detergents to remove protein stains

• Used in the production of biofuels

• Used in the synthesis of antibiotics

• Used in water purification

ELA is classified as which type of enzyme?

• Oxidoreductase

• Transferase

• Hydrolase

• Ligase