Biochemistry of Coenzymes and Enzymes
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Biochemistry of Coenzymes and Enzymes

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What stabilizes the polypeptide backbone structure of chymotrypsin?

  • Hydrogen bonds
  • Hydrophobic interactions
  • Ionic interactions
  • Disulfide bonds (correct)

    • In chymotrypsin's mechanism, what is the role of water in Step 4?

  • It activates the substrate
  • It cleaves the substrate
  • It acts as a nucleophile (correct)
  • It stabilizes the enzyme

    • Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of an enzymatic reaction?

  • Substrate concentration
  • pH level
  • Molecular weight of product (correct)
  • Enzyme concentration

    • Which statement about enzyme kinetics is true?

    <p>The mass balance equation for enzymes is fixed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct form of the simplest model mechanism for enzyme kinetics?

    <p>E + S → ES → E + P</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which step does product dissociation occur in the chymotrypsin mechanism?

    <p>Step 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What assumption is made regarding substrate concentration in enzyme kinetics?

    <p>Substrate concentration is typically greater than enzyme concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of chymotrypsin, what does the nucleophilic attack involve?

    <p>An electron pair from water attacking the substrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which coenzyme is responsible for the transfer of acyl groups?

    <p>Coenzyme A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dietary precursor is associated with the coenzyme that transfers hydride ions?

    <p>Nicotinic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functional group is transferred by tetrahydrofolate?

    <p>One-carbon groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vitamin is a dietary precursor for the coenzyme that facilitates the transfer of aldehydes?

    <p>Vitamin B1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following coenzymes is not required in the diet?

    <p>Lipoate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes irreversible inhibitors, also known as suicide inhibitors?

    <p>They form covalent bonds with substrates, leading to enzyme inactivation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of allosteric effectors in enzyme regulation?

    <p>They modify the enzyme's structure to increase or decrease activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes zymogens?

    <p>They are inactive enzyme precursors activated by irreversible covalent modification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do irreversible inhibitors differ from reversible inhibitors?

    <p>Irreversible inhibitors permanently inactivate the enzyme through covalent bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines enzyme kinetics?

    <p>The analysis of the rates of enzyme-catalyzed reactions and their regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Michaelis-Menten equation in enzyme kinetics?

    <p>It relates reaction rates to the binding efficiency and turnover of enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main ways that enzymes can be regulated?

    <p>Using both reversible and irreversible modifications, including covalent bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property is NOT associated with enzymes acting as biological catalysts?

    <p>They alter the equilibrium of the reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of catalysis primarily involves the transfer of protons?

    <p>General acid-base catalysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding covalent catalysis?

    <p>A transient covalent bond is formed between substrate and enzyme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What function do metal ions serve in metal ion catalysis?

    <p>They facilitate the binding of substrates and stabilize negative charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of catalysis utilized by enzymes?

    <p>Radiative catalysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In covalent catalysis, which types of residues can serve as nucleophiles?

    <p>Reactive serine, thiolate, amine, or carboxylate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme mentioned is responsible for the digestion of dietary proteins?

    <p>Chymotrypsin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of amino acid residues in general acid-base catalysis?

    <p>They properly orient to donate and receive protons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metal ion catalysis?

    <p>Forms permanent bonds with substrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the function of acid-base catalysis in enzymes?

    <p>It optimizes proton transfer within the active site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key difference between acid-base catalysis and metal ion catalysis?

    <p>Acid-base catalysis primarily relies on amino acid residues for reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition leads to zero order kinetics in the context of the Michaelis-Menten equation?

    <p>[S] is much greater than Km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a Lineweaver-Burk Plot?

    <p>To analyze enzyme inhibition and two-substrate reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a measure of catalytic efficiency for an enzyme?

    <p>kcat/Km</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Among the following enzymes, which exhibits a kcat/Km ratio close to the diffusion-controlled limit?

    <p>Acetylcholine + Acetylcholinesterase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term kcat represent in enzyme kinetics?

    <p>The maximum rate of product formation per enzyme molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the linearized double-reciprocal equation typically represented in a Lineweaver-Burk Plot?

    <p>y = mx + b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition defines first order kinetics in relation to substrate concentration?

    <p>V0 exhibits a linear relationship with [S]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of enzyme kinetics, what signifies a limiting step?

    <p>Diffusion of substrate into the active site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about Km?

    <p>A lower Km value indicates a higher affinity between enzyme and substrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range for diffusion-controlled limits in kcat/Km for enzymes?

    <p>10⁸ to 10⁹ M⁻¹s⁻¹</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Coenzymes as Transient Carriers

    • Biocytin carries CO2, derived from biotin
    • Coenzyme A carries acyl groups, derived from pantothenic acid and other compounds
    • 5'-Deoxyadenosylcobalamin carries H atoms and alkyl groups, derived from vitamin B12
    • Flavin adenine dinucleotide carries electrons, derived from riboflavin
    • Lipoate carries electrons and acyl groups, not required in the diet
    • Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide carries hydride ions, derived from nicotinic acid
    • Pyridoxal phosphate carries amino groups, derived from pyridoxine
    • Tetrahydrofolate carries one-carbon groups, derived from folate
    • Thiamine pyrophosphate carries aldehydes, derived from thiamine

    Enzymes Classified by Catalyzed Reactions

    • International Classification of Enzymes (ICE) categorizes enzymes
    • Each class is subdivided into subclasses based on the specific reaction catalyzed
    • Each enzyme has a four-digit EC number (e.g., EC 2.7.1.1)

    Catalytic Mechanisms

    • Acid-Base Catalysis: Proton transfer optimized within the active site
    • Covalent Catalysis: Transient covalent bond between enzyme and substrate, altering the reaction pathway
    • Metal Ion Catalysis: Metal ion interacts with substrate to facilitate binding, stabilizes negative charges, participates in oxidation

    Chymotrypsin

    • A digestive protease that breaks down dietary proteins into smaller peptides
    • Structure: Polypeptide backbone with β-sheets and α-helices stabilized by disulfide bonds
    • Utilizes multiple catalytic mechanisms: acid-base, covalent, and metal ion catalysis

    Chymotrypsin Mechanism Steps:

    • Step 1: Substrate Binding
    • Step 2: Nucleophilic Attack
    • Step 3: Substrate Cleavage
    • Step 4: Water Comes In
    • Step 5: Water Attacks
    • Step 6: Break-off from the Enzyme
    • Step 7: Product Dissociates

    Enzyme Kinetics:

    • Study of reaction rates influenced by enzyme, substrate, effectors, and temperature.
    • Helps to understand the mechanism of enzymatic reactions and the factors that affect their efficiency.

    Derivation of Enzyme Kinetics Equations:

    • Starts with a model mechanism, which is a simplified representation of the chemical reaction.
    • Identifies constraints and assumptions based on the experimental conditions.
    • Uses algebra or graph theory to derive the equations, depending on reaction complexity.

    Michaelis-Menten Equation:

    • Relates the initial velocity of an enzymatic reaction to the concentration of the substrate.
    • Equation: V0 = Vmax[S] / (Km + [S])
    • Vmax: The maximum rate of the reaction.
    • Km: The Michaelis constant - reflects the affinity of the enzyme for its substrate.

    Rate Law for Determining Kinetic Parameters:

    • V = kcat[ETotal][S] / (Km + [S])
    • kcat (turnover number): Number of substrate molecules converted to product per enzyme molecule per unit of time
    • Km: Michaelis constant, reflects affinity of the enzyme for its substrate
    • [ETotal]: Total enzyme concentration
    • [S]: Substrate concentration

    kcat/Km as Catalytic Efficiency:

    • A measure of catalytic efficiency combines the ability to bind substrate and transform it into product
    • Higher kcat/Km value indicates more efficient enzyme
    • Some enzymes are so efficient that diffusion of substrate into the active site is limiting
    • The diffusion-controlled limit is approximately 108 to 109 M-1s-1

    Enzyme Activity Regulation:

    • Noncovalent Modification (Allosteric): Small molecules bind to a site distinct from the active site, affecting enzyme activity
    • Covalent Modification: Chemical modification of the enzyme structure, which can be reversible or irreversible
    • Zymogens: Inactive precursor forms of enzymes that are activated by irreversible covalent modification

    Enzyme Regulation Summarized:

    • Noncovalent: Allosteric modulators, positive or negative impact on enzyme activity
    • Covalent: Reversible or irreversible modifications, e.g., phosphorylation, acetylation, or proteolytic cleavage
    • Zymogen Activation: Irreversible activation through proteolytic cleavage

    Irreversible Inhibitors:

    • Enzyme behaves normally but becomes irreversibly inactivated by covalently binding to the substrate
    • Also known as mechanism-based inactivators, as they utilize the enzyme's mechanism for inactivation
    • Example: diisopropylflurophosphate (DIFP) binding to cholinesterase.

    Goals and Objectives:

    • Understand the definition, properties, and applications of enzymes
    • Recognize the types of biomolecules that can act as enzymes and their prosthetic groups
    • Comprehend the classification, nomenclature, and substrate selectivity of enzymes
    • Explain the concepts of enzyme kinetics and how enzymes accelerate reactions
    • Assess the impact of enzymes on the free energy change of reactions and the role of binding energy
    • Describe common catalytic mechanisms employed by enzymes
    • Explain the Michaelis-Menten equation and the significance of kcat, Km, and kcat/Km
    • Be able to determine enzyme kinetic parameters.

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