Practice Proximity And Orientation Effects (5.4.2.1) - Enzymes – The Catalysts of Life
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Proximity and Orientation Effects

Practice - Proximity and Orientation Effects

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Question 1 Easy

What is the Proximity Effect in enzyme catalysis?

💡 Hint: Think about how close the substrates need to be for a reaction to occur.

Question 2 Easy

Define Induced Fit Model.

💡 Hint: Consider how a lock fits into a key.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of the Proximity Effect?

To stabilize the product
To increase substrate interaction
To lower activation energy

💡 Hint: Think about why enzymes work faster.

Question 2

True or False: The Induced Fit Model suggests that enzymes do not change shape when substrates bind.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the flexibility of enzyme structures.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an experiment to determine if a new enzyme exhibits proximity and orientation effects. What measurements would you take?

💡 Hint: Consider what variables can reveal the enzyme's interactions with substrates.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how proximity and orientation effects could impact enzyme actions in a multi-enzyme metabolic pathway such as glycolysis.

💡 Hint: Think about the coordination of multiple enzymes working together.

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