Practice Covalent Catalysis (5.2.2.4) - Enzymes – The Catalysts of Life
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Covalent Catalysis

Practice - Covalent Catalysis - 5.2.2.4

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Question 1 Easy

What is covalent catalysis?

💡 Hint: Think about how enzymes interact with substrates during a reaction.

Question 2 Easy

Name one enzyme that uses covalent catalysis.

💡 Hint: Consider enzymes that break down proteins.

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Question 1

What defines covalent catalysis?

Formation of a non-covalent bond.
Formation of a permanent bond.
Formation of a temporary covalent bond.

💡 Hint: Focus on the nature of the bond formed.

Question 2

True or False: Covalent catalysis increases the activation energy needed for a reaction.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how catalysts typically affect energy levels.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss how the formation of covalent intermediates can impact enzyme specificity and efficiency.

💡 Hint: Consider different substrates and how the enzyme adapts to their interactions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain how understanding covalent catalysis can aid in developing enzyme inhibitors for pharmaceutical applications.

💡 Hint: Think about how inhibitors can prevent normal enzymatic activity.

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