All of the Following Functions of an Enzyme Are True

question 27

Multiple Choice

All of the following functions of an enzyme are true EXCEPT:

• A) Enzymes help to catalyze virtually every metabolic reaction.
• B) Enzymes mediate the rates of cellular reaction in proportion to cellular requirements.
• C) Enzymes are sensitive to temperature, pH, and concentration changes.
• D) An increased activity of an enzyme increases the amount of energy produced.
• E) Enzymes are used as a catalyst to increase reaction rates many orders of magnitude.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Terminal

The end part of an axon that makes a synaptic contact with another neuron or with a muscle or gland cell.

Voltage-Gated Potassium Channels

Proteins that form channels in cell membranes, allowing potassium ions to pass in response to changes in membrane potential, crucial for electrical signaling in neurons.

Methimazole

A medication used to treat hyperthyroidism by inhibiting the production of thyroid hormones.

Hyperthyroidism

A condition characterized by the overproduction of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland, leading to symptoms like weight loss, rapid heart rate, and sweating.