d. If the active site of an enzyme were mutated so that its affinity (kM) for the substrate was increased 100 times, the rate of the reaction for the altered enzyme would be increased.

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Q: Explain the diagnostic value of the enzyme amylase

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Q: Define Active sites

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Q: Explain the induced fit model of how enzymes work

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Q: c. List the ketone bodies?

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Q: (d) Derive Michaelis-Menten equation of enzymatic reaction.

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Q: Define the term Enzyme Concentration?

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Q: Explain the pH dependence of enzyme activity.

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Q: Describe the overall characteristics and functions ofdigestive enzymes.

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Q: Indicate whether each of the following changes represents oxidation or reduction.

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Q: (c) Describe the reversible steps in the urea cycle, including the substrates, products, and…

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Q: a.) Explain how negative feedback is used to regulate a metabolic pathway.    b.) Explain how…

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Q: Identify the statements that are TRUE regarding cofactors and/or coenzymes. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY…

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Q: Enzyme Inhibitors inhibit the activity of the enzyme. i) Competitive Inhibitors: ii) Non-Competitive…

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Q: Describe how the environment affects enzyme function

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Q: a) Compare the lock and key model and induce-fit model of enzyme action

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Q: Explain the process used to degrade fatty acids.

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Q: Explain the types of bioreactors in detail?

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Q: E Explain about Hunters disease. Which enzyme deficiency causes the disease?

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Q: 25. Describe how enzyme action is affected by temperature, pH, enzyme concentration, and substrate…

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Q: Using appropriate examples, explain how environmental factorsaffect enzyme activity.

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Q: B) Read the situations below and indicate which of the four methods of enzyme regulation is…

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Q: (ii) Why is Riboflavin needed to be replenished frequently?

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Q: Identify the metabolic pathway or reaction based on the products produced. 4ATP +4 Hydrogen ions...…

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Q: The rate of enzyme activity can be affected by changes in ____________ and __________________.

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Q: Identify the metabolic pathway or reaction based on the products produced. 4ATP + 4 Hydrogen ions:…

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Q: D. Describe the effect that each of the following changes would have on the rate of a biochemical…

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Q: (e) Explain the lock and key' mechanism of enzyme action.

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Q: 10. Inhibitors of enzymes (reversible, competitive, irreversible): mechanisms of their action,…

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Q: Classify ther following enzyme ? Sucrase

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Q: Describe specific ways enzymes are regulated.

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Q: Q:Write the steps involved in glycogenesis and their respective enzymes

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Q: 45: Explain about Hunters disease. Which enzyme deficiency causes the disease?

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Q: Explain how the environment affects enzyme function

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Q: 1. Cite five diseases that could be diagnosed with the determination of enzyme concentration. 2.…

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Q: Identify the type of reaction or mechanism undergone in each case

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Q: Describe and explain an enzyme inhibitor that is used as a drug to treat cancer. This will include…

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Q: Describe the two ways by which the activity of an enzyme can be inhibited.

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Q: Describe the types of enzyme functions and methods of namingthem.

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Q: A. Briefly explain the factors that could affect enzyme activity B. How can these factors influence…

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Anatomical Position

Anatomical position refers to the position in which an individual faces forward with their upper limbs stretched to both sides with palms facing forward. The standard anatomical position of the body is used to reference other anatomical aspects of the body.