Pregunta 1
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Which of these are functions of proteins in the human body?
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Antibodies
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Catalysts
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Energy stores
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Hormones
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Toxins
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Structural components
Pregunta 2
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True or false? Enzymes have a specific shape called the active site so each enzyme can only catalyse one type of reaction.
Pregunta 3
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Which of these provides the best description of the lock-and-key model of enzyme action?
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When an enzyme finds a substrate, it releases tiny molecules which act as "keys" to the particular "lock" of the substrate, helping to catalyse the reaction.
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When a substrate (the lock) comes into contact with the enzyme (the key) with the correct active site, the two chemicals form an enzyme-substrate complex which allows the reaction to be catalysed.
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Enzymes block passageways in the body which can be only opened if the substrate comes and the reaction is catalysed.
Pregunta 4
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Which of these are examples of reactions involving enzymes?
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Breaking down large molecules into small molecules
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Building large molecules from small molecules
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Changing one molecule into another
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Making molecules disappear
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Causing molecules to diffuse across a partially permeable membrane
Pregunta 5
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True or false? The optimum pH of action for any enzyme is always pH7.
Pregunta 6
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True or false? If the core body temperature rises too much above 37°C (hyperthermia) then enzymes change shape and denature - they cannot catalyse any reactions.
Pregunta 7
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Which of these enzymes are used in the digestion of starch?
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Amylase and maltase
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Protease
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Lipase
Pregunta 8
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What are the products of digestion of proteins?
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Glucose
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Amino acids
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Fatty acids and glycerol
Pregunta 9
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What are the products of digestion of lipids?
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Glucose
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Amino acids
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Fatty acids and glycerol
Pregunta 10
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Which of these tests would you use to detect the presence of reducing sugars such as glucose?
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Tollens' reagent
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Benedict's reagent
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Biuret reagent
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Iodine test
Pregunta 11
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Which of these are functions of bile?
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Makes absorption of small soluble particles easier
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Neutralises hydrochloric acid in the stomach and makes the conditions alkaline
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Emulsifies drops of fat into smaller droplets, increasing surface area for enzyme action
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Carries protease enzymes for digestion of protein
Pregunta 12
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True or false? Pepsin is produced in the stomach because its optimum pH is around pH2.
Pregunta 13
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True or false? Bile is an enzyme.
Pregunta 14
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Which of these are advantages of using biological washing powders?
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They run at lower temperatures so use less energy to heat the water
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They can cause allergic reactions in some people
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They can digest protein-based fabrics such as wool
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They contain proteases which are effective in removing stains such as blood and sweat
Pregunta 15
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Why do we use protease enzymes in baby foods?
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To make the baby food taste more pleasant
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To pre-digest proteins as babies have low levels of proteases
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To remove biological stains such as sweat and blood
Pregunta 16
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Which enzyme is used in slimming foods to convert glucose into fructose?
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Amylase
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Fructase
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Zymase
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Isomerase
Pregunta 17
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Which of the following sugars is used in slimming foods as it has a sweeter flavour for the same level of sweetness and so is required in smaller amounts?
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Glucose
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Mannose
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Sucrose
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Fructose
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Lactose
Pregunta 18
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True or false? There are concerns about using enzymes in industry because they may enter waterways with unknown effect on aquatic life.
Pregunta 19
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Which of these are advantages of using enzymes in industry?
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Can be used at low temperatures
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Can be used at normal pressure
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Can be used in the absence of water
Pregunta 20
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Which of these are disadvantages of using enzymes in industry?
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Money needed to control temperature and pH
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Cannot be used in metal containers
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Expensive to produce enzymes