Enzyme Test Gen Bio

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19 questions
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Which type of molecule are enzymes?

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Enzymes only work with specific substrates because each enzyme:

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Changes in the shape of an enzyme can affect its ability to function correctly. This loss of shape (denaturation) can occur as a result of _______________.

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At about what temperature do BOTH the human enzyme and thermophilic enzyme catalyze (help the reaction go) chemical reaction (at least a little)? Hint - look at where the 2 lines overlap!

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Which enzyme from the graph would most likely be found in a bacterium living in hot springs (close to the boiling point of water)?

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In the lock and key model of of enzyme function shown above, what is happening in step 2?

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At what temperature does this enzyme work the fastest (optimal temp.)?

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Which enzyme works best (optimal pH) in an acidic environment (pH less than 7)

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Which enzyme works best (optimal pH) in a neutral environment?

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What happens to the enzyme when the pH increases/decreases above/below its optimal pH?

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This diagram shows what happens to lactose in the small intestine with lactase present

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
lactase
substrate
lactose
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glucose + galactose
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Drag one of the two reactions to each of the catergories

  • Item 1
  • Item 2
  • Catabolic/Breaking Rx
  • Anabolic/Making Rx
  • 1 substrate broken into 2 products
  • 2 substrates bonded into 1 product
  • Would happen inside the small intestine/digestion
  • Would happen in the mammary glands of female mammals as part of the making milk for their newborns
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Which of the following is NOT correct about enzymes?

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Explain why enzymes must work correctly in order for life to exist!