Proteins and Enzymes

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What are the two main factors that can denature enzymes?

Back

pH and temperature

Front

What is the optimum temperature for enzyme activity in the given context?

Back

40 Degrees Celsius

Front

What is the enzyme-substrate complex?

Back

It is the intermediate formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.

Front

Define a peptide bond.

Back

A peptide bond is the bond that holds two amino acids together.

Front

What type of biological molecule is an enzyme?

Back

An enzyme is a type of protein.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Back

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions.

Front

How does pH affect enzyme activity?

Back

Each enzyme has an optimal pH range; deviations can lead to denaturation and reduced activity.

Front

What happens to an enzyme when it is denatured?

Back

The enzyme loses its three-dimensional structure and, consequently, its functionality.

Front

What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where substrate molecules bind.

Front

What is the difference between competitive and non-competitive inhibition?

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Competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor competes with the substrate for the active site, while non-competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor binds to a different site, altering enzyme function.