Practice Class 5: Isomerases (EC 5) - 5.3.5 | Module 5: Enzymes – The Catalysts of Life | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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5.3.5 - Class 5: Isomerases (EC 5)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

Define the term isomerase.

💡 Hint: Think about how they change molecule structures.

Question 2

Easy

What does a mutase do?

💡 Hint: Consider the movement of groups within the same molecule.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the primary function of isomerases?

  • Catalyze oxidation-reduction reactions
  • Facilitate the rearrangement of atoms in molecules
  • Hydrolyze bonds using water

💡 Hint: Think about the fundamental process that isomerases perform.

Question 2

True or False: Mutases and racemases serve the same function.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Focus on the definitions of each enzyme type.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Explain the role of isomerases in a hypothetical disease that affects metabolic pathways, illustrating with an example.

💡 Hint: Think about how metabolism could change when isomers can't interconvert.

Question 2

Design an experiment to test the efficiency of a mutase in changing 3-phosphoglycerate to 2-phosphoglycerate, detailing your methodology.

💡 Hint: Consider how you'd monitor the conversion in a lab!

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