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What is a catalyst?
What is a catalyst?
What are the two components of conjugated protein enzymes?
What are the two components of conjugated protein enzymes?
What is the function of the substrate binding site of an enzyme?
What is the function of the substrate binding site of an enzyme?
Which class of enzymes catalyzes oxidation-reduction reactions?
Which class of enzymes catalyzes oxidation-reduction reactions?
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What are the three basic steps of enzyme-catalyzed reactions?
What are the three basic steps of enzyme-catalyzed reactions?
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Study Notes
Catalysts
- A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed or altered in the process.
Components of Conjugated Protein Enzymes
- Conjugated protein enzymes consist of two components:
- Apoenzyme: The protein part, which is inactive on its own.
- Cofactor: A non-protein component, which can be a metal ion or an organic molecule (coenzyme) that is necessary for the enzyme's activity.
Substrate Binding Site
- The substrate binding site of an enzyme is the specific region where the substrate molecules bind.
- This site facilitates the formation of the enzyme-substrate complex, enabling the conversion of substrates into products.
Enzymes Catalyzing Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
- The class of enzymes that catalyzes oxidation-reduction reactions is known as oxidoreductases.
- These enzymes facilitate the transfer of electrons between molecules, altering their oxidation state.
Steps of Enzyme-Catalyzed Reactions
- The three basic steps of enzyme-catalyzed reactions include:
- Substrate Binding: The substrate binds to the enzyme at the active site.
- Formation of Enzyme-Substrate Complex: The enzyme undergoes a conformational change, stabilizing the transition state.
- Product Release: The products are released from the active site, and the enzyme returns to its original state to catalyze another reaction.
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Test your knowledge of biochemistry and clinical enzymology with this quiz. Explore the definition of enzymes as catalysts for chemical reactions and learn about the three basic steps of enzyme-catalyzed reactions.
