Enzymes Questions And Answers

Question 1. Define an enzyme. How are enzymes classified? Describe the factors affecting enzyme-catalyzed reactions (or) Classification of enzymes with one example of each (or) IUB classification of enzymes (or) Explain the effect of temperature on the rate of enzyme reaction. (or) Explain factors affecting enzyme activity (or) Factors affecting enzyme action
Answer: 

Enzyme Definition:

• Enzymes are defined as biocatalysts synthesized by living cells.
• They are protein in nature, colloidal & thermolabile in character & specific in their action

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Enzyme Classification:

• According to the IUB classification, enzymes are divided into six major classes

Factors affecting enzyme-catalyzed reactions:

Question 2. Different types of enzyme inhibition & their significance (or) Enzyme inhibition
Answer:

Enzyme Inhibition:

• It is a process by which the inhibitor binds with the enzyme & brings about a decrease in the catalytic activity of that enzyme