Quick Biochemistry - Enzymes (Section 10)

  • 1
    Multiple forms of the same enzymes are also referred to as
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    (B)
    Isoenzymes
  • 2
    In a scenario of non-competitive enzyme behavior
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    (C)
    Apparent km decreases
  • 3
    How does an allosteric enzyme influence enzymatic activity?
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    (C)
    By changing the enzyme's conformation through binding at a site other than the catalytic site
  • 4
    Which regulatory process involves a reversible change to an enzyme through a covalent modification?
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    (A)
    Phosphorylation of serine OH on the enzyme
  • 5
    What characterizes a competitive enzyme inhibitor?
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    (D)
    It prevents the substrate from binding to the enzyme
  • 6
    When [s] equals K, which of the following statements is correct?
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    (A)
    Half of the enzyme molecules are bound to substrate
  • 7
    Which statement is incorrect concerning an enzyme demonstrating allosteric kinetics with cooperative interaction?
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    (D)
    Removing an allosteric inhibitor might result in a hyperbolic V vs. [s] plot
  • 8
    Pantothenic acid plays a crucial role in the function of
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    (B)
    NADPH
  • 9
    Which of the following is not a vitamin deficiency associated with fatty liver?
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    (C)
    Retinoic acid
  • 10
    In which type of enzyme is an inducer not required?
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    (D)
    Constitutive enzyme
  • 11
    Which type of enzyme facilitates the addition of water to a carbon-carbon double bond without breaking the bond?
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    (B)
    Hydratase
  • 12
    The 'Lock and Key' model of enzyme action, proposed by Fisher, suggests that
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    (C)
    The active site shape matches the substrate
  • 13
    In enzyme action competitive inhibition, what is the impact?
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    (B)
    The apparent Km is increased
  • 14
    What is the correct kinetic effect during competitive inhibition?
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    (D)
    Increases Km without affecting Vmax
  • 15
    How do enzymes accelerate reaction rates?
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    (B)
    Decreasing the energy of activation
  • 16
    What is the most helpful test for diagnosing acute hemorrhagic pancreatitis in the initial days?
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    (D)
    Serum amylase
  • 17
    Which test is best for diagnosing acute pancreatitis if mumps is also present?
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    (D)
    Serum lipase
  • 18
    Which condition often shows an increase in the slow-moving fraction of LDH in the pancreas?
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    (D)
    Acute viral hepatitis
  • 19
    Which enzyme is often elevated in individuals with alcoholism?
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    (C)
    Serum γ-GT
  • 20
    Compared to those with purely obstructive jaundice, individuals with hepatocellular jaundice are likely to have
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    (B)
    Lower serum ALP, Higher LDH and AST activity
  • 21
    If results from serum bilirubin, serum ALP, LDH, and AST tests indicate potential obstructive jaundice, what is the most effective test to confirm the diagnosis?
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    (B)
    Serum 5' nucleotidase
  • 22
    Which enzyme test is most useful for distinguishing between elevated serum ALP levels caused by obstructive jaundice versus bone disorders?
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    (D)
    Serum γ-GT
  • 23
    What CK isoenzyme is primarily found in cardiac muscle?
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    (D)
    MM and MB only
  • 24
    What LDH isoenzyme fraction typically shows a proportionate increase in liver and skeletal muscle disorders?
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    (C)
    LDH-3 and LDH-4
  • 25
    Following an acute myocardial infarction, what enzyme test provides the best predictive value on the third day?
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    (D)
    Serum LDH
  • 26
    Which of the following conditions is NOT typically associated with elevated serum AST activity?
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    (D)
    Peptic ulcer
  • 27
    When is the estimation of serum AST most significant following an acute myocardial infarction?
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    (B)
    Second day
  • 28
    In which of the following organ diseases would LDH-1 and LDH-2 isoenzymes be released into the plasma?
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    (B)
    Heart, Kidney and R.B.C
  • 29
    What is true about non-functional enzymes in plasma?
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    (D)
    All of these
  • 30
    Which of the following is NOT a component of pyruvate dehydrogenase?
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    (A)
    Biotin
  • 31
    Elevated levels of LDH-5 are typically observed in all of the following conditions EXCEPT:
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    (D)
    Pulmonary embolism
  • 32
    What substance is broken down by the enzyme diastase?
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    (B)
    Starch
  • 33
    Which of the following statements accurately describes enzymes?
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    (B)
    Enzymes are highly specific in their action
  • 34
    What factors influence the activity of an enzyme?
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    (E)
    All of these
  • 35
    Which statement about enzymes is INCORRECT?
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    (C)
    They are destroyed after the completion of the reaction they catalyse
  • 36
    Approximately how many distinct enzymes have been identified?
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    (C)
    50
  • 37
    What type of compound is nicotine, found in tobacco?
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    (A)
    Alkaloid
  • 38
    The toxic alkaloid found in hemlock oil is:
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    (A)
    Cocaine
  • 39
    What solvent is commonly used to extract alkaloids during purification?
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    (B)
    Dil HCl
  • 40
    Which reagent is most useful for estimating the number of N-MC groups in alkaloids?
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    (A)
    HI
  • 41
    In the context of enzyme kinetics, a competitive inhibitor
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    (A)
    Raises the Km value while leaving the Vmax unchanged
  • 42
    Regarding the Michaelis constant (Km), which statement is accurate?
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    (D)
    It represents the substrate concentration at which the reaction velocity is half of its maximum
  • 43
    When assessing an enzyme-catalyzed reaction with substrate concentrations significantly below Km, what best describes the relationship between reaction velocity and substrate concentration?
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    (D)
    Directly proportional to the substrate concentration
  • 44
    What is the impact of a non-competitive inhibitor?
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    (B)
    It causes a reduction in the observed Vmax
  • 45
    Which characteristic is NOT generally associated with allosteric enzymes?
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    (C)
    They adhere to Michaelis-Menten kinetics
  • 46
    An atypical isoenzyme does NOT necessarily
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    (A)
    Function as an oxidoreductase
  • 47
    LDH assays are most valuable in diagnosing conditions affecting the
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    (A)
    Cardiac muscle
  • 48
    What type of chemical interactions are primarily responsible for the binding of coenzymes and substrates to enzymes like LDH?
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    (D)
    Covalent bonds
  • 49
    How many distinct protein forms can be found in normal LDH?
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    (D)
    Four
  • 50
    All LDH isoenzymes utilize which coenzyme?
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    (D)
    NAD+