quiz on enzymes – The Hindu

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The picture is of a Nobel Prize-winning German chemist, who, in 1897, discovered that yeast extract with no living yeast fungi can form alcohol from a sugar solution — driven by special substances, enzymes. Who is he?

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We’ve all heard of lactose intolerance. What is the enzyme responsible for breaking down lactose, a type of sugar found in dairy products?

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For enzymes to work optimally, they need the right pH — acidity and alkalinity. The enzyme pepsin helps break down food in the stomach. But if the stomach does not have enough _________, pepsin cannot work properly

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True or False: Enzymes help in breathing

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The enzyme necessary for blood clotting is ___________

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Which organ in the body may be referred to as the ‘enzyme powerhouse’ for its production of important digestive enzymes?