Essential Biochemistry - Enzymes (Section 1)

  • 1
    Which of the following is an example of feedback allosteric inhibition?
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    Inhibition of the first enzyme in a pathway by the end product.
  • 2
    Reliable marker of myocardial infarction is:
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    (C)
    CK-2
  • 3
    What is the role of the enzyme, Trypsin?
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    (C)
    Digestion of proteins and polypeptides in the small intestine
  • 4
    In feedback inhibition, the end product of a metabolic pathway typically acts as a(n):
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    (B)
    Inhibitor of the first enzyme.
  • 5
    What is the role of ATP in some enzyme reactions?
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    (B)
    It provides energy.
  • 6
    What is the major clinical application of the enzyme Collagenase?
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    Removing dead tissue from wounds
  • 7
    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of enzymes?
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    (B)
    They are consumed in the reaction.
  • 8
    What is the name of the model that explains that an enzyme has a rigid shape, like a lock?
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    (B)
    Lock and key model
  • 9
    The enzyme useful in the treatment of leukemia is:
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    (B)
    Asparaginase
  • 10
    What are the main features of competitive inhibitors?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 11
    A competitive inhibitor:
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    Binds to the active site.
  • 12
    Which of the following is NOT an example of an enzyme used in clinical diagnostics?
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    (D)
    Trypsin
  • 13
    Which type of enzyme inhibitor binds to a site distinct from the active site and, upon binding, alters the enzyme's conformation and catalytic activity?
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    (B)
    Noncompetitive
  • 14
    Which of the following is an example of a mechanism-based inhibitor?
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    (B)
    Penicillin
  • 15
    Transaminases enzyme belong to the class:
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    (B)
    Transferases
  • 16
    What is the primary function of the enzyme, Amylase?
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    Digestion of carbohydrates (starch).
  • 17
    What is the role of a catalyst?
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    (C)
    To speed up a reaction without being consumed.
  • 18
    Which type of inhibition does not alter the Km value?
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    (B)
    Noncompetitive inhibition
  • 19
    Which of the following enzyme levels increases in obstructive jaundice?
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    C
    D
  • 20
    Which of the following statements is correct regarding enzyme inhibitors?
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    A
    C
    D
  • 21
    How does a competitive inhibitor affect the reaction rate?
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    It can increase or decrease the rate, depending on the substrate concentration.
  • 22
    What does the Lineweaver-Burk plot is used for?
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    To determine Vmax and Km values.
  • 23
    What is the general role of an isomerase?
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    To catalyze the rearrangement of atoms within a molecule.
  • 24
    Enzymes may be used as the following, except:
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    (D)
    Nutrients
  • 25
    What are the common clinical applications of measuring LDH isoenzymes?
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    All of the above
  • 26
    How do allosteric enzymes regulate biochemical pathways?
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    (C)
    By being regulated by modulators
  • 27
    Which type of inhibitor affects both the Km and Vmax of an enzyme?
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    (C)
    Uncompetitive
  • 28
    Which inhibitor type results in a decrease in both the Km and Vmax?
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    (C)
    Uncompetitive inhibitor
  • 29
    Which of the following is used in the treatment of some types of leukemia?
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    (B)
    Asparaginase
  • 30
    Which enzyme is useful for dissolving fibrin clots?
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    (C)
    Streptokinase
  • 31
    Which type of enzyme is involved in the transfer of phosphate groups?
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    (B)
    Transferase
  • 32
    The 'lock and key' model explains that the enzyme and substrate:
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    (A)
    Fit perfectly together.
  • 33
    What would be the effect of a non-competitive inhibitor on a Lineweaver-Burk plot?
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    The y-intercept changes and the x-intercept remains the same.
  • 34
    Which of the following enzyme classifications catalyze the formation of bonds with the input of ATP?
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    (B)
    Ligases
  • 35
    The Michaelis constant (Km) is:
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    The substrate concentration at 1/2 Vmax
  • 36
    What is a common clinical application of measuring lipase?
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    Diagnosis of pancreatitis
  • 37
    What is the role of alkaline phosphatase in clinical diagnosis?
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    Diagnosis of liver disease and bone disorders
  • 38
    What is the effect of an irreversible inhibitor on an enzyme?
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    (B)
    It permanently inactivates the enzyme.
  • 39
    In which type of enzyme inhibition does the inhibitor bind to a site distinct from the active site, but changes the shape of the active site?
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    (B)
    Non-competitive inhibition
  • 40
    Enzyme activity in biological systems may be affected by the following:
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    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 41
    Which of the following enzymes is classified as a hydrolase?
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    (C)
    Amylase
  • 42
    Liver diagnostic enzyme is:
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    (C)
    Alanine transaminase
  • 43
    What does Vmax represent?
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    (B)
    The maximum reaction rate.
  • 44
    Which enzyme is elevated in urine in the patient of acute pancreatitis?
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    (A)
    Amylase
  • 45
    What is the normal serum value for adult of Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)?
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    13 to 100 U/L
  • 46
    Which of the following can affect enzyme activity?
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    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 47
    Which enzyme, elevated in serum, is used for diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction?
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    (B)
    Creatine Kinase (CK-MB)
  • 48
    Which of the following is a characteristic of uncompetitive inhibitors?
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    (B)
    They bind only to the enzyme-substrate complex.
  • 49
    What is the primary function of the enzyme amylase?
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    (A)
    Hydrolyzing starch and glycogen
  • 50
    What is the role of the enzyme, Pepsin?
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    (A)
    Digestion of protein in the stomach