Enzymes

What is the function of enzymes?

• Enzymes function as energy storage in the body.

• Enzymes function as sensory receptors in the body.

• Enzymes function as biological catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions in the body.

• Enzymes function as structural support in the body.

How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?

• Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by changing the temperature of the reaction.

• Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by increasing the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.

• Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.

• Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by decreasing the concentration of reactants.

What is the active site of an enzyme?

• The active site of an enzyme is the location where the enzyme is produced.

• The active site of an enzyme is the specific region where the substrate binds and the chemical reaction takes place.

• The active site of an enzyme is the part that stores energy for later use.

• The active site of an enzyme is the area where waste products are stored.

What is enzyme specificity?

• Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to select a specific substrate but catalyze multiple reactions.

• Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to select a specific substrate and catalyze a specific reaction.

• Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to select any substrate and catalyze any reaction.

• Enzyme specificity refers to the ability of an enzyme to select multiple substrates and catalyze multiple reactions.

What is the optimal pH for most enzymes?

• The optimal pH for most enzymes is around 7, which is neutral.

• The optimal pH for most enzymes is 0, which is highly acidic.

• The optimal pH for most enzymes is 5, which is slightly acidic.

• The optimal pH for most enzymes is 14, which is highly alkaline.

What is the optimal temperature for most enzymes?

• The optimal temperature for most enzymes is around 50 degrees Celsius.

• The optimal temperature for most enzymes is around 37 degrees Celsius.

• The optimal temperature for most enzymes is around 0 degrees Celsius.

• The optimal temperature for most enzymes is around 100 degrees Celsius.

What is enzyme denaturation?

• Enzyme denaturation is the process of enhancing the enzyme's shape and function

• Enzyme denaturation is the process of improving the enzyme's efficiency and specificity

• Enzyme denaturation is the process in which an enzyme loses its shape and function due to changes in temperature, pH, or other environmental factors.

• Enzyme denaturation is the process of increasing the enzyme's stability and activity

proteins that reduce the amount of energy needed to start biochemical reactions within living cells, i.e. catalysts

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• enzyme

• substrate

• active site

the substance on which an enzyme acts upon

• protein

• enzyme

• substrate

• active site

the specific area of an enzyme where a substrate binds and chemical reaction occurs

• protein

• enzyme

• substrate

• active site