In the Process of Catabolism,a Substrate

question 85

Multiple Choice

In the process of catabolism,a substrate

• A) is broken into smaller products.
• B) binds to the enzyme and is released.
• C) holds the enzyme in its active site.
• D) lowers the activation energy of a reaction.
• E) is assembled into a dimer.

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Definitions:

Blood pH

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of the blood, crucial for the body's proper functioning.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Surface Tension

The elastic tendency of a fluid surface which makes it acquire the least surface area possible, due to intermolecular forces.

Adhesive Forces

Attractive forces between unlike substances, such as water molecules adhering to glass surfaces.