FREE Biochemistry Enzymes and Metabolism Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following statements about enzymes is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Enzymes lower the activation energy of a reaction.

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Enzymes are consumed during the reaction.

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Enzyme activity is independent of temperature and pH.

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All enzymes require cofactors to function.

Question 2

In glycolysis, which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate?

Accepted Answer

Hexokinase

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Phosphofructokinase

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Pyruvate kinase

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Aldolase

Question 3

Which of the following is a key regulatory enzyme in the citric acid cycle?

Accepted Answer

Isocitrate dehydrogenase

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Citrate synthase

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Succinate dehydrogenase

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Malate dehydrogenase

Question 4

During oxidative phosphorylation, the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain is:

Accepted Answer

Oxygen (O₂)

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NAD⁺

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FAD

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Water (H₂O)

Question 5

Which of the following statements about competitive inhibition is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Competitive inhibitors bind to the active site of the enzyme.

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Competitive inhibitors reduce the Vmax of an enzyme.

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Competitive inhibition cannot be overcome by increasing substrate concentration.

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Competitive inhibitors form covalent bonds with the enzyme.