Enzymes: Structure, Properties, and Mechanisms - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which enzyme specifically hydrolyzes the disaccharide lactose into glucose and galactose?

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Lactase

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Amylase

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Protease

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Lipase

Question 2

The active site of an enzyme is the region that:

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Binds to and interacts with the substrate

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Catalyzes the chemical reaction

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Releases the products

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Regulates enzyme activity

Question 3

An example of an allosteric enzyme is:

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Aspartate transcarbamoylase

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Hexokinase

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Catalase

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Lipase

Question 4

In competitive inhibition of enzymes:

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The inhibitor binds to the active site, competing with the substrate

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The inhibitor binds to a different site, altering enzyme conformation

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Enzyme activity is increased

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Enzyme activity is unaffected

Question 5

The optimal pH range for most enzymes is generally:

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5-8

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2-4

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9-11

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12-14

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a protein-based enzyme?

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Ribozyme

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Pepsin

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Ribonuclease

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DNA polymerase

Question 7

Which component is NOT essential for an enzyme's active site?

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Regulatory site

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Substrate binding site

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Catalytic site

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Cofactor binding site

Question 8

Which of the following molecules is NOT classified as a cofactor or coenzyme involved in enzyme activity?

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Sodium ion

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Vitamin B12

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NADH

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Iron-sulfur cluster

Question 9

The active site of an enzyme is a:

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Unique region of the enzyme that binds to and transforms the substrate

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Region of the enzyme that undergoes conformational changes

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Site where the final product is released

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Groove on the surface of the enzyme where multiple substrates bind simultaneously

Question 10

Competitive inhibition occurs when:

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The inhibitor binds to the active site of the enzyme, preventing substrate binding

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The inhibitor binds to a different site on the enzyme, altering its conformation

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The inhibitor binds to the substrate, preventing it from reaching the enzyme

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The inhibitor binds to the product, preventing its release

Question 11

Aspartate transcarbamoylase is an example of an:

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Allosteric enzyme

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Isoenzyme

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Ribozyme

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Cofactor

Question 12

The Michaelis-Menten constant (Km) represents:

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The substrate concentration at which the enzyme is half-saturated

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The maximum velocity of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction

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The affinity of the enzyme for its substrate

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The number of active sites on the enzyme

Question 13

The catalytic triad of serine proteases includes:

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Serine, histidine, aspartic acid

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Serine, cysteine, histidine

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Aspartic acid, glutamic acid, lysine

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Histidine, asparagine, glutamine

Question 14

Which of the following enzymes catalyzes the breakdown of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrases

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Proteases

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Lipases

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Nucleases

Question 15

Which pH range is optimal for most enzymes?

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7-9

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1-3

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4-6

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10-12

Question 16

Competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor

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Binds to the active site of the enzyme.

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Binds to a site other than the active site of the enzyme.

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Lowers the substrate concentration.

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Causes enzyme denaturation.

Question 17

Which enzyme is an example of allosteric regulation?

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Hexokinase

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Lactate dehydrogenase

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Ribozyme

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Catalase

Question 18

The Michaelis-Menten constant (Km) represents

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Substrate concentration at half-saturation.

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Maximum velocity of the enzyme reaction.

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Affinity of the enzyme for its substrate.

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Turnover number of the enzyme.

Question 19

Which molecule is a common cofactor for enzymes?

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NAD+

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Vitamin C

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Calcium ion

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Glucose

Question 20

Enzymes play a crucial role in life processes because they

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Lower the activation energy of reactions.

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Elevate the activation energy of reactions.

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Provide energy for reactions.

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Remove waste products from reactions.

Question 21

Which statement best describes a key characteristic of enzymes?

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Enzymes are highly specific, catalyzing specific biochemical reactions.

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Enzymes are completely consumed during the reactions they catalyze.

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Enzymes significantly lower the activation energy of reactions.

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All enzymes are exclusivement composed of proteins.

Question 22

The active site of an enzyme is defined as the:

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Combination of (a) and (c)

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Region that binds to the substrate

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Region that undergoes a conformational change upon substrate binding

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Region that contains the catalytic residues

Question 23

In competitive inhibition:

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The inhibitor binds to the enzyme's active site

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The inhibitor binds to a site other than the active site, affecting enzyme conformation

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The inhibitor reduces the available substrate for the enzyme

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The inhibitor permanently deactivates the enzyme

Question 24

An example of an allosteric enzyme is:

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Aspartate transcarbamoylase

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Hexokinase

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Trypsin

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Ribozyme

Question 25

The Michaelis constant (Km) represents:

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Substrate concentration at which half of the enzyme's active sites are occupied

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Maximum reaction velocity

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Enzyme's affinity for its substrate

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Amount of enzyme inhibited by a specific inhibitor

Question 26

Which enzyme plays a crucial role in DNA replication?

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DNA polymerase

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RNA polymerase

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Protease

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Lipase

Question 27

Enzymes are indispensable for life because they:

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Catalyze essential biochemical reactions

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Provide structural support to cells

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Transport molecules across membranes

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Generate energy for cells

Question 28

Which of the following factors does not influence the activity of an enzyme?

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Reaction time

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Temperature

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pH

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Enzyme concentration

Question 29

Which of the following is not a characteristic of enzymes?

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They are only found in plants.

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They are typically composed of protein molecules.

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They enhance the rate of reactions without being consumed themselves.

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They exhibit high specificity for their substrates.

Question 30

What is the role of a cofactor in an enzymatic reaction?

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It is a non-protein molecule that directly participates in catalysis.

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It is a non-protein molecule that stabilizes the enzyme's structure.

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It is a protein molecule that activates the enzyme.

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It is a protein molecule that inhibits the enzyme.

Question 31

Which of the following enzymes catalyzes a hydrolysis reaction?

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Protease

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Ligase

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Oxidase

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Isomerase

Question 32

What is the distinction between a holoenzyme and an apoenzyme?

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A holoenzyme is an active enzyme with its cofactor, while an apoenzyme is an inactive enzyme without its cofactor.

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An apoenzyme is an active enzyme with its cofactor, while a holoenzyme is an inactive enzyme without its cofactor.

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A holoenzyme contains a prosthetic group, while an apoenzyme does not.

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An apoenzyme contains a prosthetic group, while a holoenzyme does not.

Question 33

What is the primary function of the enzyme pepsin in the digestive system?

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Digestion of proteins into amino acids

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Digestion of carbohydrates into simple sugars

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Digestion of lipids into glycerol and fatty acids

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Digestion of nucleic acids into nucleotides

Question 34

Which of the following equations correctly represents the Michaelis-Menten equation?

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V = Vmax[S] / (Km + [S])

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V = Vmax[S] / Km + [S]

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V = [S] / (Vmax + Km)

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V = Vmax + Km / [S]

Question 35

Which of the following statements about enzymes is NOT true?

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They are consumed in the reactions they catalyze.

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They are proteins.

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They increase the rate of chemical reactions.

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They are highly specific for their substrates.

Question 36

The active site of an enzyme is the:

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Region of the enzyme that binds to the substrate.

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Entire surface of the enzyme.

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Random location on the enzyme.

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Region of the enzyme that is not involved in catalysis.

Question 37

In competitive enzyme inhibition, the inhibitor:

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Binds to the active site of the enzyme.

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Binds to a site on the enzyme other than the active site.

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Decreases the affinity of the enzyme for its substrate.

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Increases the maximum velocity of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction.

Question 38

Which of the following enzymes is regulated by allosteric effectors?

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Aspartate transcarbamoylase

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Catalase

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Hexokinase

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Lipase

Question 39

The Michaelis-Menten constant (Km) of an enzyme is a measure of the:

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Substrate concentration at which the enzyme is half-saturated.

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Maximum velocity of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction.

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Affinity of the enzyme for its substrate.

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Number of active sites on the enzyme.

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a class of enzyme reactions?

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Photosynthesis

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Oxidation-reduction reactions

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Ligase reactions

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Isomerase reactions

Question 41

The active site of an enzyme is best described as:

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A precise region where the substrate binds

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The entire enzyme molecule

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The location of the catalytic center

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A non-specific area of the enzyme

Question 42

Noncompetitive inhibitors bind to enzymes:

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Reversibly and independently of the substrate

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Irreversibly and at the active site

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Reversible and competitively with the substrate

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Irreversibly and at an allosteric site

Question 43

Coenzymes are classified as:

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Organic molecules that assist enzymatic reactions

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High-energy molecules like ATP

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Specific amino acids required for enzyme function

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Simple molecules like glycerol

Question 44

The Michaelis-Menten constant (Km) represents:

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Substrate concentration at half-maximal reaction rate

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Enzyme's turnover number

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Equilibrium constant for the reaction

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Enzyme's specific activity

Question 45

Which enzyme catalytic mechanism involves the formation of a temporary covalent bond between the enzyme and substrate?

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Covalent catalysis

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Acid-base catalysis

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Metal ion catalysis

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Proximity and orientation effects

Question 46

Allosteric enzymes are regulated primarily through:

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Binding of effector molecules at specific regulatory sites

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Changes in pH

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Temperature fluctuations

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Substrate concentration

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of a zymogen?

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Inactive precursor to pepsin

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Active protease enzyme

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Enzyme that catalyzes starch digestion

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Enzyme involved in lipid metabolism

Question 48

The rate of an enzymatic reaction can be accurately determined by:

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All of the above methods

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Monitoring the decrease in substrate concentration

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Quantifying the increase in product concentration

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Measuring the amount of enzyme present

Question 49

The active site of an enzyme is:

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A specific region of the enzyme that binds to and facilitates the conversion of a specific substrate.

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A random location on the enzyme where substrate binding occurs by chance.

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The entire surface of the enzyme accessible to the substrate.

Question 50

The Michaelis-Menten equation is primarily used to describe:

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The relationship between substrate concentration and reaction rate under specific conditions.

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The influence of enzyme concentration on reaction rate.

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The effect of temperature on enzyme activity.

Question 51

Which of the following enzymes is primarily involved in the replication of genetic material?

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DNA polymerase

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Amylase

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Lipase

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Protease

Question 52

The term 'cofactor' refers to:

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A non-protein molecule or metal ion that assists an enzyme in its catalytic activity.

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A protein molecule that forms the structural framework of an enzyme.

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A molecule that inhibits enzyme activity by binding to the active site.

Question 53

Which of the following is considered a zymogen?

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Pepsin

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Chymotrypsin

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Trypsin

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Lipase

Question 54

The primary mechanism by which enzymes accelerate chemical reactions is:

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Lowering the activation energy required for the reaction to occur.

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Providing an alternative pathway for the reaction.

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Increasing the entropy of the reaction system.

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Altering the equilibrium constant of the reaction.