3.2 - Enzyme Structure
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Practice Questions
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What is the function of the active site?
💡 Hint: Think where the substrate fits.
Define the term specificity in relation to enzymes.
💡 Hint: Consider how enzymes interact with substrates.
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What is the active site of an enzyme?
💡 Hint: What part of the enzyme does the substrate interact with?
True or False: Enzymes can act on multiple substrates without any changes.
💡 Hint: Remember the lock-and-key model.
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Design an experiment to test how temperature affects enzyme activity related to the shape of the active site.
💡 Hint: Consider enzymes in your body that are affected by temperature.
Discuss the impact of introducing a competitive inhibitor on enzyme-specific activity.
💡 Hint: Think about how blocking affects the lock and key analogy.
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