Factors Affecting the Rate of Cellular Respiration (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What is the optimal temperature for an enzyme?
What is the optimal temperature for an enzyme?
Point of maximum enzyme function
Why does cellular respiration slow below optimal temperature?
Why does cellular respiration slow below optimal temperature?
Less kinetic energy, fewer collisions
What is the optimal pH for glycolysis enzymes in the cytoplasm?
What is the optimal pH for glycolysis enzymes in the cytoplasm?
Around 7.2
What occurs at the enzyme saturation point?
What occurs at the enzyme saturation point?
All enzyme active sites are occupied
What role does oxygen play in the electron transport chain?
What role does oxygen play in the electron transport chain?
Acts as final electron acceptor
What hormone increases red blood cell production during altitude training?
What hormone increases red blood cell production during altitude training?
Erythropoietin (EPO)
Where do competitive inhibitors bind on an enzyme?
Where do competitive inhibitors bind on an enzyme?
At the active site
Where do non-competitive inhibitors bind to enzymes?
Where do non-competitive inhibitors bind to enzymes?
At an allosteric site
How does ATP regulate phosphofructokinase in glycolysis?
How does ATP regulate phosphofructokinase in glycolysis?
Non-competitive reversible inhibition
What type of inhibitor is cyanide?
What type of inhibitor is cyanide?
Non-competitive irreversible