WHAT IS LIFE? ACHIEVE ACCESS 1 TERM
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Introduction:
Proteins are reaction catalysts in the body and can be reused after each reaction cycle.
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enzymes is correct?
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but are permanently
changed as a result.
b. Enzymes are proteins that function as
catalysts.
c. Enzymes increase the activation energy
requirement for a reaction
to occur.
d. Enzymes usually can only double the
rate of a chemical
reaction.
e. Enzymes increase the kinetic energy of
the reactants.
Which of the following statements are correct about how enzymes accelerate chemical reactions (select all that apply)?
A.
Enzymes bind substrates to raise their effective concentration
B.
Enzymes enhance the rate of a chemical reaction
C.
Enzymes catalyze chemical reactions by destabilizing transition states
D.
Side chains of protein provide reactive groups that facilitate reaction
E.
Enzymes shift the equilibrium of a chemical reaction to favor product formation
Which of the following statements regarding enzymes is true?
A. Enzymes decrease the free energy change of a reaction.
B. Enzymes cjange the direction of chemical reaction.
C. Enzymes prevent changes in substrate concentrations.
D. Enzymes increase the rate of a reaction.
E. Enzymes are permanently altered by the reactions they catalyze.
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- Which of the following statements about enzymes or their function is true? Select one: a. Enzymes are permanently modified during a biochemical reaction. O b. Enzymes act as catalysts. c. Enzymes modify reactions thermodynamic equilibrium. O d. Enzymes increase the activation energy required for a biochemical reaction to occur.arrow_forwardWhich of the following statements is true of all enzymes? A They are soluble in water. B They have a quaternary structure. They have only one active site. D They catalyse anabolic reactions. Carrow_forwardWhich of the following is not true about enzymes?a. They are consumed by the reactions they catalyze.b. They are usually made of amino acids.c. They lower the activation energy of chemical reactions.d. Each one is specific to the particular substrate(s) to which it binds.arrow_forward
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