Enzymes Board Test

Question 1

Which statement correctly describes catabolism?

• AIt builds complex molecules and consumes energy
• BIt breaks complex molecules into simpler molecules and releases energy
• CIt only produces proteins
• DIt only occurs outside cells

Question 2

Which statement correctly describes anabolism?

• AIt breaks glucose into carbon dioxide and water
• BIt breaks fats into fatty acids and glycerol
• CIt builds complex molecules from simpler molecules and consumes energy
• DIt destroys proteins into amino acids

Question 3

The breakdown of lipids into fatty acids and glycerol is called:

• AProtein synthesis
• BLipolysis
• CPhotosynthesis
• DTranscription

Question 4

Enzymes are best described as biological:

• AHormones
• BCatalysts
• CCarbohydrates
• DNucleic acids

Question 5

The specificity of an enzyme mainly depends on the structure of its:

• ACell wall
• BActive site
• CNucleus
• DCytoplasm