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What is the correct definition of a catalyst?
What is the correct definition of a catalyst?
- A type of enzyme that modifies the end product.
- A molecule that decreases the activation energy of a reaction.
- A substance that is consumed in a chemical reaction.
- A substance that accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed. (correct)
What distinguishes complex (conjugated) protein enzymes from simple protein enzymes?
What distinguishes complex (conjugated) protein enzymes from simple protein enzymes?
- They have higher activation energies.
- They generate more products during a reaction.
- They contain a non-protein component called a cofactor. (correct)
- They are composed entirely of amino acids.
Which type of cofactor is characterized by being loosely bound to an enzyme?
Which type of cofactor is characterized by being loosely bound to an enzyme?
- Holoenzyme
- Coenzyme (correct)
- Apo-enzyme
- Prosthetic group
What happens during the enzymatic reaction when the substrate binds to the enzyme?
What happens during the enzymatic reaction when the substrate binds to the enzyme?
What is a characteristic of a prosthetic group in enzyme function?
What is a characteristic of a prosthetic group in enzyme function?
Which of the following statements is true regarding ribozymes?
Which of the following statements is true regarding ribozymes?
What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?
What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of coenzymes?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of coenzymes?
Which statement is true about the nature of enzymes?
Which statement is true about the nature of enzymes?
What differentiates a coenzyme from a prosthetic group?
What differentiates a coenzyme from a prosthetic group?
Which enzyme mechanism step occurs immediately after the formation of the enzyme-substrate complex?
Which enzyme mechanism step occurs immediately after the formation of the enzyme-substrate complex?
Which of the following statements about enzyme stability is correct?
Which of the following statements about enzyme stability is correct?
Which characteristic is associated with the active site of an enzyme?
Which characteristic is associated with the active site of an enzyme?
Which statement regarding ribozymes is false?
Which statement regarding ribozymes is false?
What occurs first when a substrate interacts with an enzyme?
What occurs first when a substrate interacts with an enzyme?
Which of the following statements about enzyme classification is accurate?
Which of the following statements about enzyme classification is accurate?
What defines the term 'holoenzyme'?
What defines the term 'holoenzyme'?
How do coenzymes differ from prosthetic groups in terms of binding to enzymes?
How do coenzymes differ from prosthetic groups in terms of binding to enzymes?
What is the role of substrates in enzyme reactions?
What is the role of substrates in enzyme reactions?
Can enzymes be classified based on their chemical nature, and if so, what are the two main types?
Can enzymes be classified based on their chemical nature, and if so, what are the two main types?
Describe the enzyme action mechanism starting from substrate binding to product formation.
Describe the enzyme action mechanism starting from substrate binding to product formation.
Explain the concept of 'thermo-lability' in relation to coenzymes.
Explain the concept of 'thermo-lability' in relation to coenzymes.
What characterizes the active site of an enzyme?
What characterizes the active site of an enzyme?
Identify one example of a coenzyme and one of a prosthetic group.
Identify one example of a coenzyme and one of a prosthetic group.
What is the complete term used to describe an enzyme that includes both its protein and non-protein components?
What is the complete term used to describe an enzyme that includes both its protein and non-protein components?
What type of reaction mechanism occurs when a substrate binds to an enzyme and forms an activated enzyme-substrate complex?
What type of reaction mechanism occurs when a substrate binds to an enzyme and forms an activated enzyme-substrate complex?
Name one method by which enzymes can be classified based on their composition.
Name one method by which enzymes can be classified based on their composition.
What types of molecules can serve as cofactors for enzymes, and how are they characterized?
What types of molecules can serve as cofactors for enzymes, and how are they characterized?
What are the functions of an active site in an enzyme?
What are the functions of an active site in an enzyme?
What distinguishes thermo-labile coenzymes from thermo-stable ones?
What distinguishes thermo-labile coenzymes from thermo-stable ones?
Describe the role of substrates in enzyme catalyzed reactions.
Describe the role of substrates in enzyme catalyzed reactions.
How do ribozymes differ from traditional enzymes in terms of their chemical nature?
How do ribozymes differ from traditional enzymes in terms of their chemical nature?
What defines a holoenzyme?
What defines a holoenzyme?
Which statement about coenzymes is true?
Which statement about coenzymes is true?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding substrate binding?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding substrate binding?
What is the role of cofactors in enzyme reactions?
What is the role of cofactors in enzyme reactions?
Which characteristic distinguishes thermo-labile coenzymes from thermo-stable ones?
Which characteristic distinguishes thermo-labile coenzymes from thermo-stable ones?
Which group is classified as inorganic cofactors?
Which group is classified as inorganic cofactors?
What is the immediate product of the reaction S + E → ES?
What is the immediate product of the reaction S + E → ES?
What best describes a substrate in an enzymatic reaction?
What best describes a substrate in an enzymatic reaction?
Flashcards
Enzymes
Enzymes
Organic, heat-sensitive catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.
Catalyst
Catalyst
A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed.
Simple Protein Enzyme
Simple Protein Enzyme
Enzyme composed entirely of protein.
Complex (Conjugated) Enzyme
Complex (Conjugated) Enzyme
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Holoenzyme
Holoenzyme
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Cofactor
Cofactor
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Coenzyme
Coenzyme
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Prosthetic Group
Prosthetic Group
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Substrate
Substrate
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Product
Product
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Active Site
Active Site
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Enzyme-Substrate Complex (ES)
Enzyme-Substrate Complex (ES)
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Enzyme
Enzyme
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Catalyst
Catalyst
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Simple Protein Enzyme
Simple Protein Enzyme
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Complex Enzyme
Complex Enzyme
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Holoenzyme
Holoenzyme
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Cofactor
Cofactor
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Coenzyme
Coenzyme
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Prosthetic Group
Prosthetic Group
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Substrate
Substrate
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Product
Product
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Active Site
Active Site
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Enzyme-Substrate Complex
Enzyme-Substrate Complex
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Mechanism Of Enzyme Action
Mechanism Of Enzyme Action
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Enzyme
Enzyme
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Substrate
Substrate
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Product
Product
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Active Site
Active Site
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Enzyme-Substrate Complex
Enzyme-Substrate Complex
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Simple Protein Enzyme
Simple Protein Enzyme
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Complex (Conjugated) Enzyme
Complex (Conjugated) Enzyme
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Holoenzyme
Holoenzyme
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Cofactor
Cofactor
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Coenzyme
Coenzyme
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Prosthetic Group
Prosthetic Group
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Mechanism of Enzyme Action
Mechanism of Enzyme Action
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Enzyme
Enzyme
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Substrate
Substrate
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Product
Product
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Active Site
Active Site
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Enzyme-Substrate Complex
Enzyme-Substrate Complex
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Simple Protein Enzyme
Simple Protein Enzyme
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Complex Enzyme
Complex Enzyme
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Holoenzyme
Holoenzyme
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Cofactor
Cofactor
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Coenzyme
Coenzyme
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Prosthetic Group
Prosthetic Group
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Enzyme
Enzyme
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Substrate
Substrate
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Product
Product
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Active Site
Active Site
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Enzyme-Substrate Complex
Enzyme-Substrate Complex
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Simple Protein Enzyme
Simple Protein Enzyme
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Complex Enzyme
Complex Enzyme
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Holoenzyme
Holoenzyme
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Cofactor
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Coenzyme
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Prosthetic Group
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Study Notes
Biochemistry - Enzymes
- Definition of Enzymes: Organic thermo-labile catalysts that accelerate chemical reactions without being consumed or affecting the final product.
Enzyme Classification
- Simple Protein Enzymes: Composed solely of protein.
- Complex (Conjugated) Protein Enzymes: Composed of:
- Protein part (apoenzyme): The protein component
- Non-protein component (cofactor): Can be a coenzyme or prosthetic group.
- The complete enzyme is called holoenzyme.
Enzyme Cofactors
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Coenzymes: Organic, thermo-labile cofactors that bind loosely to the enzyme.
- Examples: Vitamins B derivatives (e.g., NAD, FAD).
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Prosthetic Groups: Inorganic, thermo-stable cofactors that bind tightly to the enzyme.
- Examples: Metal ions (e.g., calcium (Ca), zinc (Zn)).
Effect of Heat on Enzymes
- Heat affects the enzyme's activity by:
- causing the enzyme to become thermo-labile.
- loosely binding to a substrate.
Enzyme-Substrate Binding
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Substrate: The reactant that binds to the enzyme.
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Active (Catalytic) Site: The specific region of the enzyme where the substrate binds.
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Mechanism:
- Substrate (S) binds to enzyme (E) forming an activated intermediate enzyme-substrate complex (ES)
- The activated complex (ES) cleaves to release products (P) and recreate the original enzyme (E) S + E <--> ES <--> E + P
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Reaction steps:
- Substrate approaches the active site.
- Enzyme-substrate complex formation.
- Substrate's transformation into products.
- Release of products.
- Enzyme recycling.
Enzyme Binding Theories
- Lock and Key Theory: The enzyme's active site has a fixed shape that complements the substrate's shape, fitting like a lock and key.
- Induced Fit Theory: The enzyme's active site's shape changes slightly when the substrate binds, enabling a better fit and enhanced catalytic activity.
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