All of the Following Are Common Catalytic Reaction Mechanisms in Enzyme

question 60

Multiple Choice

All of the following are common catalytic reaction mechanisms in enzyme active sites EXCEPT __________ catalysis.

• A) acid-base
• B) covalent
• C) metal ion
• D) van der Waals

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Definitions:

Biological Clock

An internal timing mechanism in organisms that regulates physiological and behavioral functions in a rhythmic cycle, such as sleep-wake patterns or reproductive cycles.

Desynchronization

The process by which two or more systems that were once operating in harmony lose their synchronized state.

Third Shift

Refers to the working hours from midnight to 8 AM, also known as the graveyard shift, which can disrupt natural circadian rhythms.

Consolidation

The process by which memories become stable in the brain following their initial acquisition, moving from a short-term to a long-term storage.