Practice - Enzymes
Practice Questions
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What is the function of an enzyme?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when we cook food.
Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?
💡 Hint: Consider the lock and key analogy.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the role of an enzyme?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a reaction faster.
True or False: Enzymes are consumed in reactions.
💡 Hint: Consider whether an enzyme could run out after a job.
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Challenge Problems
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A scientist is studying an enzyme that works optimally at pH 7.5 and at high temperatures. They find that increasing the temperature from 37°C to 70°C significantly decreases enzyme activity. Explain why this occurs.
💡 Hint: Think about how cooking alters the structure of proteins.
In an experiment, a researcher doubled the concentration of an enzyme in a reaction mixture. Describe how the rate of the reaction would change if the substrate concentration remained constant, and explain why.
💡 Hint: Visualize a pizza shop where more chefs can make pizzas faster.
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