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Enzyme Review

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 3hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a substance called if it speeds up a chemical reaction?

a)

reusable

b)

catalyst

c)

specific

d)

fragile

2.

With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

a)

-ose

b)

-ase

c)

-ese

d)

-tic

3.

Enzymes are an example of

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Nucleic Acid

4.

Letter D...

a)

active site

b)

enzyme

c)

substrate

d)

products

5.

Letter B...

a)

active site

b)

enzyme

c)

substrate

d)

products

6.

Letter C...

a)

active site

b)

enzymes

c)

substrate

d)

products

7.

Letter E...

a)

active site

b)

enzyme

c)

substrate

d)

products

8.

An enzyme speeds up a reaction by

a)

lowering the activation energy.

b)

raising the activation energy.

c)

releasing energy.

d)

absorbing energy.

9.

What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

a)

The enzymes die.

b)

The shape of the enzyme are changed and it denatures

c)

The enzymes' amino acid sequence changes.

d)

The enzymes remain the same

10.

Which of these is most likely an enzyme?  

a)

Sucrose

b)

Galactose

c)

Fructose

d)

Amylase

11.

What is the optimum temperature for this enzyme?

a)

20 degrees Celsius

b)

45 degrees Celsius

c)

52 degrees Celsius

d)

64 degrees Celsius

12.

What can be inferred using the graph?

a)

Cells can function equally as well at all pH values.

b)

Cells do not function well at pH values that are too high or too low.

c)

Cells function best at high pH values.

d)

Cells function best at low pH values.

13.

Which of the following two factors affect an enzyme's operation the most?

a)

amount of light and temperature

b)

blood glucose and pH

c)

temperature and pH

d)

amount of light and pressure

14.

What is activation energy?

a)

the energy from the sun

b)

the energy produced by an enzyme

c)

the energy needed to get a reaction going

d)

none of these

15.

In the lock-and-key model of enzyme action, the __________ fits into the __________ of the enzyme.

a)

product; substrate

b)

active site; product

c)

substrate; active site

d)

active site; substrate

16.

What do enzymes do?

a)

Build things up or break them down

b)

Help filter waste from the body

c)

Create environments where food can be eaten

d)

Add and remove water

17.

Enzymes are specific. This means that an enzyme only works with molecules that are....

a)

the right size and shape

b)

broken down already

c)

present in water

d)

too big for the body to handle

18.

What happens to an enzyme when it is denatured?

a)

Activation energy is lowered

b)

It becomes stronger

c)

It loses its shape

d)

Activation energy is raised

19.

What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

a)

The enzymes die.

b)

The shape of the enzyme are changed and it denatures

c)

The enzymes' amino acid sequence changes.

d)

The enzymes remain the same

20.

With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

a)

-ose

b)

-ase

c)

-ese

d)

-tic

21.

Enzymes are an example of

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Nucleic Acid

22.

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

a)

reusable

b)

catalyst

c)

specific

d)

fragile

23.

Letter D...

a)

active site

b)

enzyme

c)

substrate

d)

products

24.

Letter B...

a)

active site

b)

enzyme

c)

substrate

d)

products

25.

An enzyme speeds up a reaction by

a)

lowering the activation energy.

b)

raising the activation energy.

c)

releasing energy.

d)

absorbing energy.

26.

What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

a)

The enzymes die.

b)

The shape of the enzyme are changed and it denatures

c)

The enzymes' amino acid sequence changes.

d)

The enzymes remain the same

27.

When looking at the enzyme substrate model, the substrate turns into what at the end of the chemical reaction?

a)

Nothing

b)

It does not change

c)

Products

d)

Pieces

28.

What is the monomer for protein?

a)

Polymer

b)

Nucleic Acids

c)

Amino Acids

d)

Fatty Acids

29.

What are two factors that can affect an enzymes ability to function?

a)

No changing

b)

temperature and pH

c)

night and day

d)

hot and cold

30.

Proteins are made of... 

a)

C H O

b)

C H O N

c)

C H O N P

d)

C H O N S

31.

What is the function of an enzyme?

a)

enzymes break themselves into small pieces

b)

enzymes slow down chemical reactions

c)

enzymes speed up chemical reactions

d)

enzymes combine products to form reactants 

32.

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 substrates to perform a specific reaction

c)

the enzyme shape acts as a receptor to certain products

d)

the enzyme shape can fit into specific substrates to cease a reaction

33.

An enzyme speeds up a chemical reaction in the cell but can only be used once.  True or False? 

a)

true

b)

false

34.

The graph shows how enzymes affect reactions in cells. Which statement best summarizes the information shown in the graph?

a)

Enzymes increase the energy of the reactants.

b)

Enzymes decrease the energy level of the products.

c)

Enzyme decrease the activation energy of the reaction.

d)

Enzymes reverse the direction of the reaction.

35.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this graph?

a)

The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6.

b)

The optimum pH of the enzyme is 5.8

c)

The enzyme’s activity increases as pH increases 5.0 to 9.0

d)

The enzyme’s activity is greater around pH of 8.0 .

36.

Label the Following part for this image

37.

Match the following enzymes to their substrates

a)

Amylase

1.

Sugar

b)

Carobohydrase

2.

Carbohydrates

c)

Peptidase

3.

Protein

d)

Lipase

4.

Lipids

e)

Nuclease

5.

Nucleic acid

38.

Which Enzyme works best at a pH of 7?

a)

Enzyme A

b)

Enzyme B

39.

What can we conclude from the graph? At a temperature of 62 ...

a)

Enzyme activity is highest

b)

Enzyme activity is low but working

c)

Enzyme is denatured

40.

Based on the graph, what temperature does this enzyme work best? 

a)

15 C

b)

40 C

c)

30 C

d)

47 C

41.

In the lock-and-key model of enzyme action, the __________ fits into the __________ of the enzyme.

a)

product; substrate

b)

active site; product

c)

substrate; active site

d)

active site; substrate

42.

If an enzyme becomes over heated what effect, if any, will the heat have on the enzymatic activity? 

a)

The enzyme will not store much chemical energy.

b)

The enzyme will not be able to catalyze reactions.

c)

The enzyme will lose its net electrical charge.

d)

The enzyme will lose stored genetic information.

43.

Which line represents an enzyme-catalyzed reaction? 

a)

Line 1

b)

Line 2

44.

Which of the following is true of enzymes?

a)

Enzymes may require a non-protein cofactor or ion for catalysis to take place

b)

Enzyme function is influenced by physical and chemical environmental factors such as pH and temperature

c)

Enzymes increase the rate of chemical reaction by lowering activation energy

d)

All of these are correct

45.

The substrate that is acted upon by the enzyme lactase is

a)

lactose only

b)

glucose and galactose

c)

any disaccharide

d)

lactose, glucose and galactose

46.

What are all of the chemical reactions that occur within an
organism referred to?

a)

Enzymes

b)

Macromolecules

c)

Metabolism

d)

Activation Energy

47.

The graph below shows the results of an action of the enzyme catalase on a piece of meat. Evidence of enzyme activity is indicated by bubbles of oxygen. Which statement best summarizes the activity of catalase shown in the graph?

a)

The enzyme works better at 10°C than at 50°C.

b)

The enzyme works better at 5°C than at 65°C.

c)

The enzyme works better at 35°C than at either temperature extreme.

d)

The enzyme works at the same level in all environments.

48.

One effect of uncontrolled diabetes is that the blood might develop an acidic pH. As a result, cells may not be able to regulate their internal pH. Within these cells, this could cause a disruption of the function of biological catalysts known as

a)

enzymes

b)

toxins

c)

antibodies

d)

antigens

49.

Babies do not have well developed digestive systems for breaking down proteins; therefore baby food is prepared after treatment with which enzyme? 

a)

protease

b)

lipase

c)

carbohydrase

d)

synthase

50.

The pH at which an enzyme is most efficient is called the _________ pH of an enzyme.

a)

neutral

b)

optimum

c)

minimum

d)

experimental 

51.

At high temperatures enzyme activity declines because of:

a)

Denaturation

b)

Decreased Kinetic Motion

c)

Increased H-Bonding

d)

Dissociation of Ionic Compounds

52.

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)

enzyme A 

b)

enzyme B 

c)

enzyme C

d)

enzyme D

53.
The graph shows the effect of temperature on enzyme action. What characteristic do enzymes E1, E2, and E3 share?
a)
Their activity increases between 20°C and 30°C.
b)
Their activity is greatest between 5°C and 10°C.
c)
Their activity is at a low level between 15°C and 25°C.
d)
Their activity is at a high level between 30°C and 40°C.
54.

What is the optimal pH of enzyme A?

a)

8

b)

2

c)

5.7-10

d)

10

55.
Which enzyme is most efficient in a basic solution?
a)
A
b)
B
56.
The graph shows how the activity of an enzyme changes over a range of pH values. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this graph?
a)
pepsin works best at a pH near 2
b)
pepsin works best at a pH of 9
57.
Which of the factors does NOT affect enzymatic activity?
a)
Temperature
b)
pH
c)
Concentration
d)
Color
58.
Enzyme A digests proteins in the stomach (environment with a pH of 2).  Enzyme B digests proteins in the small intestine (environment with a pH of 8). Which of the following is NOT true:
a)
Enzyme A would be denatured in the small intestine.
b)
Enzyme A works best in acidic conditions.
c)
Enzyme A can also work in the small intestine.
d)
Enzyme A helps in the hydrolysis of proteins.
59.
What would happen to the rate of reaction if more substrate added to the solution at point C
a)
increase reaction rate
b)
decrease reaction rate
c)
no change in reaction rate
60.
What would happen to the rate of reaction if more enzyme added to the solution at point C
a)
increase reaction rate
b)
decrease reaction rate
c)
no change in reaction rate