Practice How Structure Dictates Function: A General Principle - 1.3 | Module 7: Macromolecular Analysis – Deconstructing Life's Building Blocks | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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Question 1

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What is the primary role of enzymes?

💡 Hint: Consider how they affect reaction rates.

Question 2

Easy

Define what an active site is.

💡 Hint: Think about where the action happens in enzymes.

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Question 1

What is the role of amino acids in protein structure?

  • They provide energy
  • They determine the protein's sequence and shape
  • They are not related

💡 Hint: Think about what they combine to form.

Question 2

True or False: The shape of a protein does not affect its function.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the saying 'form follows function'.

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Question 1

If a genetic mutation causes an amino acid substitution in a critical region of an enzyme's active site, discuss the potential experimental approaches you would need to determine the impact on enzyme activity.

💡 Hint: Consider both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Question 2

Design an experiment where you manipulate the temperature to observe changes in an enzyme's activity related to its structure. What predictions would you make?

💡 Hint: Think about how enzymes behave under different environmental conditions.

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