A) All enzymes are made up of amino acids. B) Enzymes can increase the equilibrium constant for a given reaction by a thousand-fold or more. C) Enzymes can increase the reaction rate for a given reaction by a thousand-fold or more. D) Their catalytic activity is independent of pH. E) They are generally equally active on R and S enantiomers of a given substrate. F) To be effective, enzymes must be present at the same concentration as their substrate. G) Enzyme activity is usually increased in the presence of denaturants like SDS and urea. H) Catalytic rate of enzymes cannot exceed what is dictated by the diffusion limit.

A) All enzymes are made up of amino acids. B) Enzymes can increase the equilibrium constant for a given reaction by a thousand-fold or more. C) Enzymes can increase the reaction rate for a given reaction by a thousand-fold or more. D) Their catalytic activity is independent of pH. E) They are generally equally active on R and S enantiomers of a given substrate. F) To be effective, enzymes must be present at the same concentration as their substrate. G) Enzyme activity is usually increased in the presence of denaturants like SDS and urea. H) Catalytic rate of enzymes cannot exceed what is dictated by the diffusion limit.

Biochemistry

9th Edition

ISBN:9781319114671

Author:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Publisher:Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.

Chapter1: Biochemistry: An Evolving Science

Section: Chapter Questions

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