Enzymology: Master the Fundamentals of Biological Catalysts

Question 1

The Michaelis-Menten equation is used to describe:

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The relationship between enzyme activity and substrate concentration.

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The mechanism by which enzymes catalyze reactions.

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The effect of inhibitors on enzyme activity.

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The structure of the enzyme-substrate complex.

Question 2

The active site of an enzyme is the region of the enzyme where:

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Substrate binds

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Cofactors bind

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Hydrolysis reaction occurs

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Enzyme regulation takes place

Question 3

The Michaelis-Menten constant (Km) represents:

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Substrate concentration at which the enzyme is half-saturated

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Maximum velocity of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction

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Equilibrium constant for enzyme-substrate complex formation

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Rate constant for the enzyme-catalyzed reaction

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of an isoenzyme?

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Lactate dehydrogenase

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Hemoglobin

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Insulin

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Myoglobin

Question 5

Where is the active site of an enzyme located?

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The region where the substrate binds and is converted into the product

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The region where the enzyme binds to cofactors

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The region where the enzyme is synthesized

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The region where the enzyme interacts with inhibitors

Question 6

What does the Michaelis-Menten constant (Km) represent?

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The substrate concentration at which the reaction rate is half-maximal

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The enzyme concentration at which the reaction rate is half-maximal

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The rate constant for the enzyme-catalyzed reaction

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The equilibrium constant for the enzyme-catalyzed reaction

Question 7

Which of the following describes competitive inhibition?

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The inhibitor binds to the active site of the enzyme.

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The inhibitor binds to the enzyme-substrate complex.

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The inhibitor binds to a site other than the active site and changes the enzyme's conformation.

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The inhibitor does not bind to the enzyme or substrate, but affects the reaction rate.

Question 8

What is the primary role of cofactors in enzyme catalysis?

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They participate directly in the catalytic reaction.

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They help stabilize the enzyme's structure.

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They provide the energy required for the reaction to occur.

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They remove the products from the reaction.

Question 9

What is the difference between a holoenzyme and an apoenzyme?

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A holoenzyme is an enzyme with its cofactor bound, while an apoenzyme lacks its cofactor.

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An apoenzyme is an enzyme with its cofactor bound, while a holoenzyme lacks its cofactor.

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Holoenzymes and apoenzymes are the same thing.

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There is no such thing as a holoenzyme or an apoenzyme.

Question 10

How do enzymes catalyze reactions?

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By all of the above mechanisms.

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By lowering the activation energy of the reaction.

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By providing a template for the reaction to occur.

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By orienting the substrate molecules correctly.

Question 11

How does the induced fit model explain enzyme specificity?

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The enzyme changes shape to accommodate the substrate, increasing its specificity.

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The substrate changes shape to accommodate the enzyme, increasing its specificity.

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The induced fit model does not play a role in enzyme specificity.

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Enzyme specificity is determined solely by the amino acid sequence of the enzyme.

Question 12

Define the active site of an enzyme.

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The portion of the enzyme that interacts with the substrate

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The region of the enzyme that binds inhibitors

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The site responsible for catalyzing reactions

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The part of the enzyme that confers specificity

Question 13

How does temperature affect enzyme activity?

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Enhances activity up to an optimal temperature

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Diminishes activity as temperature rises

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Has no effect on enzyme activity

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Continuously increases enzyme activity

Question 14

What is the primary function of coenzymes in enzyme reactions?

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Donating or accepting electrons/protons

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Providing additional substrate binding sites

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Increasing reaction rates

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Stabilizing the reaction's transition state

Question 15

Define the Michaelis constant (Km).

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Substrate concentration at which the enzyme is half-saturated

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Maximum velocity of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction

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Equilibrium constant of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction

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Rate constant of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction

Question 16

Which attribute of enzymes is **incorrect**?

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Enzymes are consumed as part of the reaction.

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Enzymes decrease the activation energy of reactions.

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Enzymes are highly selective for specific substrates.

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Enzymes are mostly composed of proteins.

Question 17

Define the active site of an enzyme.

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A specific region of an enzyme that combines with the substrate.

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The complete external surface of the enzyme.

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An area of the enzyme that is unaffected by changes in pH.

Question 18

What does the Michaelis constant (Km) represent in enzyme kinetics?

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The substrate concentration when the enzyme is half-saturated.

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The affinity between an enzyme and its substrate.

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The highest rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction.

Question 19

Allosteric enzyme regulation involves:

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Regulatory molecules binding to specific sites on the enzyme.

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Irreversible chemical modifications of the enzyme.

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Changes in enzyme structure without ligand binding.

Question 20

What is the common catalytic mechanism employed by most enzymes?

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Formation of an enzyme-substrate complex.

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Oxidation of the substrate.

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Hydrolysis of the substrate.

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Direct transfer of electrons.

Question 21

Protein folding into functional conformations is aided by:

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Chaperones.

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Nucleic acids.

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Enzymes.

Question 22

The active site of an enzyme is:

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A specific region of the enzyme that binds to the substrate.

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The entire surface of the enzyme.

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A random area of the enzyme that varies depending on the substrate.

Question 23

The Michaelis constant (Km) is a measure of:

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The substrate concentration at which the enzyme is half-saturated.

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The specificity of the enzyme for its substrate.

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The maximum rate of enzyme activity.

Question 24

Which of the following is a mechanism of enzyme catalysis?

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Lowering the activation energy of the reaction.

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Increasing the number of reactants.

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Providing a template for the reaction.

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Changing the equilibrium of the reaction.

Question 25

Which of the following is a cofactor for many enzymes?

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NAD+

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Water

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Glucose