Microbiology - Enzyme Reaction

Exercise : Enzyme Reaction - Section 1
  • Enzyme Reaction - Section 1
11.
In the reaction, C6H12O6+ 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy, which component is being oxidized?
C6H12O6
O2
CO2
H2O
Answer: Option
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12.
The fact that β-oxidation of fatty acids, occurs in the mitochondria whereas fatty acid synthesis occurs in the cytoplasmic matrix, is an example of regulation of enzymatic activity by the __________ mechanism.
compartmentation
induction
competitive inhibition
repression
Answer: Option
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13.
In the reaction, C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy, which component is being reduced?
O2
CO2
H2O
Energy
Answer: Option
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14.
The affinity of an enzyme for its substrate, when the enzyme has a Km of 0.50 M will be __________ than the affinity of an enzyme for its substrate when the enzyme has a Km of 0.05 M.
greater
lesser
approximately equal
half
Answer: Option
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15.
Anthranilate synthase, the first enzyme of tryptophan biosynthesis after the branch point shows feedback inhibition and repression due to
L-tryptophan
D-L-tryptophan hydantoin
L-serine
pyruvate
Answer: Option
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