Download ENZYME HOMEWORK 1. What are enzymes made of?

Name: ___________________________________________ENZYME HOMEWORK
1. What are enzymes made of?
(circle correct answer)
Lipids
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Nucleic acids
2. Label the diagram:
Word bank:
Substrate
Enzyme
Active Site
Products
3. Use the diagram to answer the question
A process that occurs in the human body is shown in the diagram. What would happen if a
temperature change caused the shape of the active site to be altered?
A. The dipeptide would digest faster.
B. The dipeptide would digest slower or not at all.
C. The amino acids would combine faster.
4. Use the graph below to answer the questions.
What is the optimal pH for Intestinal Protease? _____
What is the optimal pH for Gastric Protease? _______
Which enzyme works best in a very acidic environment? (Circle your answer)
Gastric Protease
Intestinal Protease
5. Use the graphs below to answer the question.
Which statement best describes the enzyme represented in the graphs?
A. This enzyme works best at a temperature of 35°C and a pH of 8.
B. This enzyme works best at a temperature of 50°C and a pH of 12.
C. Temperature and pH have no effect on the action of this enzyme.
D. This enzyme works best at a temperature above 50°C and a pH above 12.
6. What enzyme would break down:
Lactose: ________________________ Sucrose: ___________________________