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What principle underlies Emil Fischer’s lock-and-key model?
What principle underlies Emil Fischer’s lock-and-key model?
- Enzymes and substrates have complementary molecular geometries (correct)
- All enzymes can bind multiple types of substrates
- Enzymes change shape to accept substrates
- Enzymes operate independently of substrate shape
Which of the following best describes Koshland’s induced-fit hypothesis?
Which of the following best describes Koshland’s induced-fit hypothesis?
- Enzymes always retain a fixed shape regardless of substrates
- Enzymes have rigid structures that do not allow flexibility
- Enzymes only function with specific substrates
- Enzymes change conformation upon substrate binding (correct)
What type of enzyme is trypsin categorized as, based on its specificity?
What type of enzyme is trypsin categorized as, based on its specificity?
- A ribozyme
- An allosteric enzyme
- An absolute enzyme (correct)
- An isoenzyme
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cofactors?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cofactors?
In the context of enzyme functionality, what are allosteric enzymes characterized by?
In the context of enzyme functionality, what are allosteric enzymes characterized by?
Which statement accurately describes ribozymes?
Which statement accurately describes ribozymes?
What determines the ability of an enzyme to discriminate between D and L isomers?
What determines the ability of an enzyme to discriminate between D and L isomers?
Which of the following statements about metalloenzymes is true?
Which of the following statements about metalloenzymes is true?
What is the primary effect of increasing substrate concentration on enzyme activity?
What is the primary effect of increasing substrate concentration on enzyme activity?
How does high salt concentration affect enzyme function?
How does high salt concentration affect enzyme function?
What happens when an enzyme becomes saturated?
What happens when an enzyme becomes saturated?
What is the main effect of competitive inhibition on enzyme activity?
What is the main effect of competitive inhibition on enzyme activity?
What is a consequence of enzyme denaturation?
What is a consequence of enzyme denaturation?
What would be the outcome on Km and Vmax in the presence of a competitive inhibitor?
What would be the outcome on Km and Vmax in the presence of a competitive inhibitor?
What can alter the ionic interactions between an enzyme and its substrate?
What can alter the ionic interactions between an enzyme and its substrate?
Which enzyme operates optimally at a pH of 8?
Which enzyme operates optimally at a pH of 8?
What effect does salinity have on enzyme functions?
What effect does salinity have on enzyme functions?
What does an increase in enzyme concentration lead to?
What does an increase in enzyme concentration lead to?
What type of inhibition does Disulfiram exhibit when blocking enzyme action in chronic alcoholism?
What type of inhibition does Disulfiram exhibit when blocking enzyme action in chronic alcoholism?
What is the result of alterations in substrate availability due to high salt concentration?
What is the result of alterations in substrate availability due to high salt concentration?
Which scenario describes non-competitive inhibition?
Which scenario describes non-competitive inhibition?
What relationship exists between substrate concentration and enzyme activity prior to saturation?
What relationship exists between substrate concentration and enzyme activity prior to saturation?
Why is regulation of enzyme activity essential for organisms?
Why is regulation of enzyme activity essential for organisms?
What is a characteristic of optimal pH for most human enzymes?
What is a characteristic of optimal pH for most human enzymes?
What is the effect on Vmax when allosteric enzymes are regulated negatively?
What is the effect on Vmax when allosteric enzymes are regulated negatively?
Which type of effector acts as its own substrate in allosteric enzymes?
Which type of effector acts as its own substrate in allosteric enzymes?
What is a characteristic of uncompetitive inhibition?
What is a characteristic of uncompetitive inhibition?
How does the Km value change in the presence of uncompetitive inhibitors?
How does the Km value change in the presence of uncompetitive inhibitors?
What type of modification is most commonly seen in the regulation of enzymes?
What type of modification is most commonly seen in the regulation of enzymes?
Which amino acid residues are most often involved in covalent modification?
Which amino acid residues are most often involved in covalent modification?
In the context of allosteric enzyme regulation, what do positive effectors do?
In the context of allosteric enzyme regulation, what do positive effectors do?
What is the impact of noncompetitive inhibition on Km and Vmax?
What is the impact of noncompetitive inhibition on Km and Vmax?
What role do protein kinases play in phosphorylation reactions?
What role do protein kinases play in phosphorylation reactions?
How does phosphorylation affect enzyme activity?
How does phosphorylation affect enzyme activity?
What is the significance of enzyme induction and repression?
What is the significance of enzyme induction and repression?
Why are plasma enzymes important in clinical diagnosis?
Why are plasma enzymes important in clinical diagnosis?
What does the Michaelis-Menten equation primarily describe?
What does the Michaelis-Menten equation primarily describe?
What can be inferred from increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in the plasma?
What can be inferred from increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in the plasma?
What is the role of ATP in phosphorylation reactions?
What is the role of ATP in phosphorylation reactions?
Which aspect is NOT typically affected by enzyme phosphorylation?
Which aspect is NOT typically affected by enzyme phosphorylation?
Study Notes
Emil Fischer’s Lock-and-Key Model
- Proposed in 1895, it describes enzyme-substrate interaction based on complementary molecular geometries.
- Enzymes depicted as rigid structures that explain enzyme specificity.
- Limitations revealed as enzyme structures were better understood; not all enzymes fit the rigid model.
Cofactors
- Vital for enzyme activity; includes organic or metal-based compounds.
- Types of cofactors:
- Metalloenzymes: Contain metal ions like Zn, Fe, Mg, and Cu.
- Coenzymes: Organic molecules such as NAD, NADP, and ATP.
- Prosthetic Groups: Covalently bonded cofactors.
Absolute Specificity
- Certain enzymes accept only one type of molecule.
- Example: Trypsin can discriminate between D and L isomers.
Koshland’s Induced-fit Hypothesis
- Introduced in 1958, proposing enzymes are flexible and change shape upon substrate binding.
- Suggests substrate binding alters enzyme conformation, facilitating the catalytic process.
- Emphasizes weak intermolecular interactions sustaining protein structure.
Factors Affecting Enzyme Function
Substrate Concentration
- Higher substrate concentrations increase reaction rates but levels off when enzymes are saturated.
Enzyme Concentration
- Increased enzyme levels enhance reaction rates until substrate availability limits activity.
Competitive Inhibition
- Inhibitors compete for the active site, affecting enzyme's 3D structure without permanently denaturing it.
- Km increases while Vmax remains unchanged.
Optimal pH
- Most human enzymes have optimal activity between pH 6-8; exceptions include:
- Pepsin (stomach): pH 2-3
- Trypsin (small intestine): pH 8
Salinity
- Each enzyme has an optimal salt concentration for maximal activity.
- High salinity can alter internal ionic bonds, affecting enzyme function and stability.
Enzyme Inhibition Examples
- Penicillin: Inhibits bacterial enzymes required for cell wall synthesis.
- Disulfiram: Treats alcoholism by blocking alcohol-metabolizing enzymes.
Regulation of Enzyme Activity
- Essential for maintaining metabolic coordination within organisms.
- Km remains unchanged for non-competitive inhibitors, while Vmax decreases.
Allosteric Regulation
- Allosteric enzymes have two binding sites: active and regulatory.
- Effectors can be positive (enhancing activity) or negative (reducing activity).
Covalent Modification
- Enzymes can be regulated via phosphorylation (adding a phosphate group) or dephosphorylation (removing it).
- Regulation via the addition of phosphate groups predominantly affects serine, threonine, and tyrosine residues.
Clinical Applications of Enzymes
- Enzyme activity serves as a diagnostic tool; deviations in enzyme levels in plasma can indicate tissue damage.
- Example: Elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels can signal liver damage.
Michaelis-Menten Equation
- Describes the kinetics of enzyme-catalyzed reactions: V = Vmax[S] / (KM + [S])
- As substrate concentration increases, the reaction velocity approaches Vmax.
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Explore Emil Fischer's Lock-and-Key model from 1895, which illustrates how enzymes and substrates interact due to their complementary molecular geometries. This model explains the specificity of enzymes, although later structural evidence has revealed its limitations.
