Quiz 5
What is the optimal temperature for most enzymes?
20-40 degrees Celsius
Enzyme activity typically occurs within a very broad pH range.
False
ALP catalyzes the hydrolysis of _______________ attached to proteins or lipids.
Phosphate groups
When an enzyme's reaction rate doubles for every 10 degree Celsius increase in temperature it's called the Q10 effect.
True
A denatured enzyme can catalyze a chemical reaction.
false
What is the in vitro substrate for alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
pNPP
What macromolecule is an enzyme classified as?
protein
What happens if either the enzyme or substrate is limited?
the enzyme's reaction rate will remain constant
What color will the product of today's experiment (pNP) turn?
yellow