Practice Classification and Nomenclature of Enzymes - 9.8.5 | 9. BIOMOLECULES | CBSE 11 Biology
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Question 1

Easy

What is an enzyme?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of it as a helper for chemical reactions.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of enzyme and its function.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall processes that involve electron transfer.

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Question 1

Which class of enzymes catalyzes oxidation-reduction reactions?

  • Hydrolases
  • Lyases
  • Oxidoreductases
  • Isomerases

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about reactions involving gain or loss of electrons.

Question 2

True or False: Transferases catalyze the joining of two compounds.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Identify the specific functions of each enzyme class.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider an enzyme that is classified as a transferase. If it catalyzes a reaction that transfers a phosphate group from ATP to glucose, describe the products formed and the overall reaction.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Visualize how phosphorylation changes the structure of glucose.

Question 2

How could the classification of enzymes aid in drug design? Discuss two ways.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how drugs work by inhibiting specific enzymes.

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