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Enzymes :D

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

a)

-ose

b)

-ase

c)

-ese

d)

-tic

2.

Enzyme molecules normally interact with substrate molecules. Some medicines work by blocking enzyme activity in pathogens. These medicines are effective because they

a)

(1) are the same size as the enzyme

b)

(2) are the same size as the substrate molecules

c)

(3) have a shape that fits into the enzyme

d)

(4) have a shape that fits into all cell receptors

3.

Enzymes are an example of

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Nucleic Acid

4.

What is the purpose  of an enzyme?

a)

give permission for the reaction

b)

raise activation energy

c)

speed up reactions

d)

control how many reactions occur

5.

What is the optimal pH for this enzyme?

a)

6

b)

10

c)

9

d)

7

6.

Once a new product leaves an enzyme, the enzyme is unchanged and ready for the next substrate. What is this called?

a)

fragile

b)

reusable

c)

specific

d)

catalyst

7.

What will most likely happen if an appropriate enzyme is added to a chemical reaction? 

a)

The reaction rate will increase.

b)

The equilibrium of the reaction will be maintained. 

c)

The reaction rate will decrease.

d)

The reaction will stop. 

8.

Based on the graph, what is the optimal temperature for this enzyme? 

a)

15oC

b)

40oC

c)

30oC

d)

35oC

9.

Which statement is supported by the information in the graph below?

a)

The enzymes respond in a similar way to changes in temperature.

b)

The enzymes in bacteria function best at 40°C.

c)

The enzymes function best at the same temperature.

d)

The enzymes break down the same substances.Listen

10.

Base your answer to the following question on the graph above and on your knowledge of biology. The graph shows the relative rates of action of four enzymes, A, B, C, and D. Which enzyme shows the greatest change in its rate of action with the least change in pH?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

11.

Most enzymes are composed of .....

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acids

12.
a)

(1) The amount of product formed will be equal to that produced at pH 6.

b)

(2) The amount of product formed will be greater than that produced at pH 6.

c)

(3) The amount of product formed will be less than that produced at pH 6.

d)

(4) The amount of product formed can not be accurately predicted.

13.

What is another name for enzymes?

a)

chemical catalysts

b)

microorganisms

c)

biological catalysts

d)

inorganic catalysts

14.

When a piece of liver is dropped into hydrogen peroxide, the peroxide bubbles vigorously as the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) decomposes into water (H2O) and oxygen (O2). This rapid change in reaction rate suggests 

a)

that liver contains lots of germs

b)

 the liver contains an enzyme that breaks down hydrogen peroxide

c)

 that liver is a substrate for hydrogen peroxide

d)

that hydrogen peroxide is a powerful enzyme

15.

The diagram best illustrates the relationship between

a)

enzymes and synthesis

b)

amino acids and glucose

c)

antigens and immunity

d)

ribosomes and sugar

16.

What is the purpose  of an enzyme?

a)

give permission for the reaction

b)

raise activation energy

c)

speed up reactions

d)

control how many reactions occur

17.

Which of these is NOT true?

a)

Enzymes can denature (change shape) when the temperature gets too high.

b)

Enzymes can only be used once in a chemical reaction. 

c)

Extreme pH can denature enzymes.

d)

Enzymes speed up chemical reactions. 

18.

What happens when enzymes are cooled down?

a)

The enzymes die

b)

The shapes of the enzyme are altered or denatured

c)

The enzyme slows down

d)

The active site is altered

19.

Each enzyme only has 1 substrate that will fit its active site.  What is this called?

a)

reusable

b)

catalyst

c)

specific

d)

fragile

20.

How does an enzymes shape relate to its function?

a)

the shape of the enzyme has no relation to its function

b)

the enzyme is shaped specially for certain molecules to perform a specific reaction

c)

the enzyme shape acts as a receptor to certain hormones

d)

the enzyme shape can fit into specific molecules to stop a reaction

21.
Which of these is NOT true?
a)
Enzymes can denature (change shape) when the temperature gets too high.
b)
Enzymes can only be used once in a chemical reaction. 
c)
Extreme pH can denature enzymes.
d)
Enzymes speed up chemical reactions. 
22.

What happens when enzymes are cooled down?

a)

The enzymes die

b)
The shapes of the enzyme are altered or denatured
c)

The enzyme slows down

d)

The active site is altered