Practice Class 4: Lyases (EC 4) - 5.3.4 | Module 5: Enzymes – The Catalysts of Life | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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5.3.4 - Class 4: Lyases (EC 4)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What are lyases and what do they do?

💡 Hint: Consider how they differ from hydrolases.

Question 2

Easy

Name an example of a reaction catalyzed by a lyase.

💡 Hint: Think about fermentation processes.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is a primary function of lyases?

  • Hydrolysis of substrates
  • Breaking bonds without water
  • Adding water to substrates

💡 Hint: Remember how they differ from other enzymes.

Question 2

True or False: Lyases are only involved in reactions that create double bonds.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the types of reactions.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Explain how lyases differ from hydrolases in terms of reaction mechanisms and give examples of each.

💡 Hint: Compare their action mechanisms directly.

Question 2

Consider two metabolic pathways involving lyases: glycolysis and the citric acid cycle. Compare their roles and importance to cellular energy production.

💡 Hint: Focus on their specific functions within each pathway.

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