Enzyme Characteristics and Classification
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Which statement accurately describes enzymes?

  • Enzymes are permanently altered during biochemical reactions.
  • Enzymes serve as catalysts and speed up biochemical reactions without permanent alteration. (correct)
  • Enzymes can only catalyze reactions in the presence of high substrate levels.
  • All enzymes are composed of protein molecules.
  • What is a key characteristic of enzymes compared to normal chemical reactions?

  • They exhibit high specificity to small changes in substrate structure. (correct)
  • They entirely cease activity at high substrate concentrations.
  • They require high temperatures to function effectively.
  • They operate independently of pH levels.
  • Which of the following correctly identifies a factor that influences enzyme activity?

  • Concentration of substrates and cofactors. (correct)
  • Nucleotide sequences of enzymes.
  • Presence of water molecules.
  • Equilibrium constants of reactions.
  • What is an unusual feature of enzyme behavior?

    <p>Reaction rates plateau at a certain substrate concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of enzymes is involved in oxidation-reduction reactions?

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

    Which statement about nucleic acids and enzyme function is correct?

    <p>Certain nucleic acids have been recognized to have enzymatic properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

    <p>To increase the rate of reaction without permanent alteration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT a condition that affects enzyme activity?

    <p>Gas concentrations in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reaction is described as monomolecular?

    <p>A reaction involving only one substrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of the active site of an enzyme?

    <p>It is a specific region composed of amino acid side chains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the lock and key hypothesis, the enzyme active site is described as:

    <p>Maintaining the same shape regardless of substrate presence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of interaction is NOT involved in enzyme-substrate binding?

    <p>Magnetic attraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The induced fit hypothesis suggests that:

    <p>The active site can change shape to fit the substrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of weak interactions in enzyme-substrate binding?

    <p>To promote temporary binding of the substrate to the active site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the concept of enzyme kinetics in reactions with multiple substrates?

    <p>They involve complex interactions and varied mechanisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of enzyme catalysis?

    <p>Increasing the activation energy required.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of NAD+ in biochemical reactions?

    <p>NAD+ generally acts as an electron acceptor in oxidation reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of the NAD+ molecule is primarily responsible for its catalytic action?

    <p>The nicotinamide ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which form does NAD+ typically function during catabolic reactions?

    <p>As NAD+, which accepts electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the nicotinamide ring change during the reduction of NAD+?

    <p>It gains two hydrogen atoms and loses its positive charge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial characteristic of the oxidation-reduction reactions involving NAD+?

    <p>They typically involve the transfer of two protons along with two electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly lists the components of NAD+ that facilitate its function?

    <p>Adenine, ribose, phosphate, and nicotinamide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main exceptions in enzyme cofactors regarding vitamin components?

    <p>Lipoic acid and ATP do not contain any vitamin components.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is false regarding NADH's role in the electron transport system?

    <p>NADH cannot participate in oxidative phosphorylation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of NAD+ in biological reactions?

    <p>Acting as a cofactor for oxidation-reduction reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when a secondary alcohol is oxidized in the presence of NAD+?

    <p>A ketone is formed, and NAD+ is reduced to NADH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does NADP+ differ from NAD+ regarding its structure?

    <p>NADP+ has a phosphate group on the C2’ position of a ribose ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the oxidation-reduction process involving NAD+, what happens to the alcohol substrate during oxidation?

    <p>It loses electrons and protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the reduction of NAD+ result in?

    <p>Formation of NADH plus a hydrogen ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are oxidation and reduction reactions considered coupled processes?

    <p>The reduction of one molecule is directly related to the oxidation of another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes NADPH?

    <p>It donates electrons and hydrogen ions in anabolic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural change occurs to the nicotinamide ring during the oxidation of a secondary alcohol?

    <p>It gains a hydrogen atom on its upper carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative standard free energy change (ΔGo') indicate about the equilibrium constant (K'eq)?

    <p>K'eq will be a positive number greater than one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do biologists use a modified version of standard free energy (ΔGo') instead of the standard ΔGo?

    <p>To adjust for the pH level typically around 7.0.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between ΔGo' and the equilibrium constant (K'eq) when ΔGo' equals zero?

    <p>K'eq is equal to one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true regarding the standard free energy (ΔGo) in relation to enzymatic reactions?

    <p>Enzymes do not change the ΔGo of a reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition would result in a positive ΔGo'?

    <p>The reaction favors reactant formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the natural logarithm (ln) be converted to a base 10 logarithm?

    <p>By multiplying ln by 2.3.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At equilibrium, which statement about ΔG and ΔGo' is correct?

    <p>ΔG equals zero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the standard free energy (ΔGo) is true?

    <p>It measures energy changes independent of concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do enzymes have on reaction equilibria?

    <p>They speed up the approach to equilibrium but do not change it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the free energy of a reaction (ΔG) is true?

    <p>ΔG is unaffected by the presence of enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do enzymes influence the rate of forward and reverse reactions?

    <p>They increase both forward and reverse reaction rates equally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence the reaction equilibrium?

    <p>Presence of a catalyst like an enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction?

    <p>It is calculated from the ratio of concentrations of products to reactants at equilibrium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the energy difference between substrates and products indicate?

    <p>The free energy change (ΔG) for the reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about enzymes is correct?

    <p>Enzymes do not change the energy levels of the substrates and products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative value for ΔG signify about the reaction?

    <p>The reaction is spontaneous and favors product formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of NAD+ in biochemical reactions?

    <p>To serve as a cofactor for oxidation-reduction reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs in the reduction of NAD+ to NADH during the oxidation of a secondary alcohol?

    <p>NAD+ gains electrons and a proton from the alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements correctly describes NADP+?

    <p>It has an extra phosphate group compared to NAD+</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural change happens to the nicotinamide ring during the reduction process of NAD+?

    <p>It gains a proton and two electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are oxidation and reduction reactions considered coupled processes?

    <p>The products of one reaction become the reactants of the other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic distinguishes NADP+ from NAD+ in terms of its biological role?

    <p>NADP+ typically serves as an electron donor in anabolic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the oxidation of a secondary alcohol, how does the NAD+ cofactor interact with the substrate?

    <p>It accepts electrons and protons from the alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the extra phosphate group in NADP+ compared to NAD+?

    <p>It facilitates NADP+'s role as an electron carrier in anabolic pathways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes enzymes from ordinary catalysts in biochemical reactions?

    <p>Enzymes speed up reaction rates without being altered in the process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do enzymes demonstrate specificity in biochemical reactions?

    <p>They respond differently to different substrate concentrations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction at high substrate concentrations?

    <p>The reaction rate plateaus and becomes less sensitive to further substrate addition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT typically affect enzyme activity?

    <p>The size of the enzyme molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which groups can perform enzymatic functions aside from proteins?

    <p>Nucleic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of enzyme activity being sensitive to changes in environmental conditions?

    <p>Enzymes may be rendered inactive in non-optimal conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative standard free energy change (ΔGo') indicate about the reaction at equilibrium?

    <p>The reaction favors product formation at equilibrium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the specificity of enzymes particularly important in biological systems?

    <p>It ensures precise regulation of metabolic pathways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do biologists modify standard free energy to ΔGo' for biochemical reactions?

    <p>To accommodate physiological conditions typically occurring at pH 7.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are oxidoreductases primarily involved in?

    <p>Oxidation-reduction reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are standard free energy (ΔGo') and equilibrium constant (K'eq) related mathematically?

    <p>ΔGo' = -RTlnK'eq</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a ΔGo' of zero signify about the equilibrium constant (K'eq)?

    <p>K'eq equals one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of enzymes on the standard free energy change (ΔGo) of a reaction?

    <p>Enzymes have no effect on ΔGo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a positive standard free energy change (ΔGo') tell us about the equilibrium constant (K'eq)?

    <p>K'eq will be a positive number less than one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is not true regarding the standard free energy (ΔGo)?

    <p>It can provide information on the reaction rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes monomolecular reactions from those that involve multiple substrates?

    <p>Monomolecular reactions involve one substrate only.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor cannot alter the standard free energy (ΔGo) and equilibrium constant (K'eq) for a reaction?

    <p>Presence of an enzyme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following interactions is not involved in the binding of a substrate to an enzyme's active site?

    <p>Disulfide bridges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the induced fit hypothesis suggest about the enzyme active site?

    <p>It undergoes a change to accommodate the substrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of enzyme activity is primarily responsible for the specificity of substrate binding?

    <p>The geometric and chemical complementarities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of weak interactions in enzyme-substrate complexes?

    <p>They facilitate rapid and reversible binding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the role of amino acid side chains in enzyme catalysis?

    <p>They can stabilize transition states and intermediates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of enzymatic reactions, what does the lock and key hypothesis imply about enzyme specificity?

    <p>The active site fits substrates like a key fits a lock without any alteration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about monomolecular reactions is true?

    <p>They may still involve complexes like enzyme-product complexes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is released during the hydrolysis of the terminal phosphoanhydride bonds in ATP?

    <p>7.3 kcal per mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the induced fit model of enzyme function suggest about the interaction between substrate and enzyme?

    <p>The active site undergoes conformational changes when the substrate is bound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do organic cofactors have to be provided in the diet?

    <p>They cannot be synthesized by humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about inorganic cofactors is correct?

    <p>They must be obtained from dietary sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does temperature affect enzyme activity up to its optimal range?

    <p>Enzyme activity generally increases with temperature up to a certain point.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the hydrolysis of the inner α phosphate of ATP from the hydrolysis of the terminal phosphates?

    <p>It is not generally coupled to energy-requiring reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between pH and enzyme activity?

    <p>Enzymes can be denatured outside of their optimal pH range.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario is ATP hydrolysis primarily coupled to a pyrophosphate cleavage reaction?

    <p>When maximal energy is required for certain reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of hexokinase's interaction with its substrate?

    <p>Hexokinase's active site significantly closes around the substrate after binding.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of bond is formed between the γ and β phosphates of ATP?

    <p>Phosphoanhydride bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a higher Q10 value in enzyme reactions indicate?

    <p>There is a significant increase in enzyme activity for every 10-degree rise in temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the energy release in the hydrolysis of ATP?

    <p>Formation of a stable product from unstable reactants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to enzymes at temperatures beyond their critical limit?

    <p>Enzymes undergo irreversible denaturation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes organic cofactors from inorganic cofactors?

    <p>Organic cofactors are exclusively derived from vitamins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does pH influence the shape and functionality of an enzyme's active site?

    <p>Changes in pH can alter the shape of the enzyme, affecting catalytic ability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement regarding enzyme specificity is true?

    <p>Enzymes show varying levels of catalytic activity based on their active site shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the isoalloxazine ring in FAD?

    <p>It serves as the primary site for catalysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between FAD and FMN in enzyme recognition?

    <p>FAD is recognized by fewer enzymes than FMN.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the reduction of FAD?

    <p>It undergoes a gain of two electrons and two protons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the coenzyme structure is responsible for electron transfer?

    <p>Isoalloxazine ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an enzyme-catalyzed reaction pathway, what does the formation of the enzyme-substrate complex (ES) signify?

    <p>The enzyme has successfully bound to the substrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the kinetic plot of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction as it progresses over time?

    <p>It rapidly produces product, then levels off at equilibrium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the energetic relationship between substrates and products in the oxidation-reduction process involving FAD?

    <p>Products have lower energy than substrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the conversion of a reduced substrate with a single bond to an oxidized product with a double bond?

    <p>It involves the reduction of FAD to FADH2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the turnover number (Kcat) indicate about an enzyme?

    <p>It denotes the number of substrate molecules converted per second per active site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does specific activity typically increase during enzyme purification?

    <p>As more active enzyme molecules are isolated and concentrated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly characterizes an apoenzyme?

    <p>It is an enzyme without an essential cofactor required for activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the specific activity not increasing during further purification?

    <p>It suggests the enzyme has reached a state of homogeneity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rate enhancements by enzymes can reach an astonishing range. What is a typical enhancement level for enzyme catalysis?

    <p>From 10^6 to 10^17 times faster than uncatalyzed reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between enzyme turnover number and purification?

    <p>The turnover number remains constant during the purification process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do cofactors play in enzyme catalysis?

    <p>They interact with both the enzyme and substrate to enhance reaction rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an enzyme has a turnover number of less than 1 per second, what implication does this have?

    <p>The enzyme is relatively slow in processing substrate molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do enzymes play in influencing the equilibrium of a chemical reaction?

    <p>Enzymes speed up the reaction rates without changing the equilibrium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between substrates and enzyme activity?

    <p>The presence of enzymes lowers the activation energy needed for reaction substrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the consequence of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction over time?

    <p>Both catalyzed and uncatalyzed reactions reach the same equilibrium concentration of products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do thermodynamic constants relate to substrates and products in reactions involving enzymes?

    <p>Thermodynamic constants remain the same as long as the substrates and products are unaltered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation represents the equilibrium constant (K) for the reaction involving aA + bB ---> cC + dD?

    <p>K = [C]c [D]d / [A]a [B]b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the change in reaction pathways due to enzyme action?

    <p>Enzymes can accelerate both forward and reverse reactions to the same extent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of enzyme-catalyzed reactions is indicated by a negative value for free energy change (ΔG)?

    <p>The formation of products releases energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What correctly defines the role of ΔG in the context of chemical reactions involving enzymes?

    <p>ΔG indicates the energy difference between products and reactants at equilibrium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is specific activity defined in the context of enzyme activity?

    <p>The ratio of enzyme activity to the amount of protein present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the turnover number (Kcat) as an enzyme undergoes purification?

    <p>It generally remains constant regardless of purification processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a very high turnover number indicate about an enzyme?

    <p>It can catalyze numerous substrate molecules per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition indicates that an enzyme preparation has reached homogeneity?

    <p>The specific activity remains constant after further purification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do cofactors play in enzyme reactions?

    <p>They participate alongside the enzyme and substrate in the catalytic process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is considered one of the fastest, breaking down substrates at an exceptionally high rate?

    <p>Carbonic anhydrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In enzyme kinetics, what does it mean if a reaction has a rate enhancement factor of 10^6 to 10^17?

    <p>The enzyme catalyzed reaction is significantly faster than the uncatalyzed reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes an enzyme that lacks an essential cofactor?

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

    What happens to the active site of hexokinase when glucose is bound?

    <p>It undergoes a significant transformation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an increase in temperature generally do to enzyme reactions?

    <p>Increases activity up to an optimal temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Q10 value in relation to enzyme activity?

    <p>The increase in activity for every 10-degree rise in temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does pH affect enzyme activity?

    <p>Enzyme activity is generally more sensitive to pH changes than chemical reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen to enzymes at extreme temperatures?

    <p>They lose activity due to irreversible denaturation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the active site in an enzyme?

    <p>To interact with substrates and facilitate conversion to products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the optimal pH range for most enzymes?

    <p>Conditions where there is maximal enzyme activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is likely to reduce enzyme activity most effectively?

    <p>Extremes in pH levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structural feature of Flavine Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD) that is directly involved in catalysis?

    <p>Isoalloxazine ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the reduction of FAD to FADH2, how many protons are transferred to the FAD molecule?

    <p>Two protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Flavine Mononucleotide (FMN) from Flavine Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD) in terms of structure?

    <p>Inclusion of a phosphate group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process occurs when an enzyme binds to its substrate?

    <p>Formation of an enzyme-substrate complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the kinetic plots of product formation for enzyme-catalyzed reactions compare to those of chemical reactions?

    <p>They rapidly produce product and then reach an equilibrium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the oxidation-reduction reaction involving FAD, what type of bond change occurs in the substrate?

    <p>Single bond to double bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative standard free energy change (ΔGo') imply about the reaction's position at equilibrium?

    <p>The equilibrium constant (K'eq) is greater than one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining characteristic of the isoalloxazine ring in both FAD and FMN?

    <p>It is involved in catalytic reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the concentrations of hydrogen ions at standard conditions (1 M) compare to those at a neutral biological pH (7.0)?

    <p>At pH 7.0, hydrogen ion concentration is lower by a factor of 10 million.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What relationship exists between ΔGo' and the equilibrium constant (K'eq) when ΔGo' is positive?

    <p>K'eq is less than one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when an enzyme returns to catalyze another round of reaction after the product is released?

    <p>The enzyme remains unchanged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about standard free energy (ΔGo) is correct regarding its influence over reaction rates?

    <p>ΔGo determines the equilibrium position but not the rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do organic cofactors primarily play in biological reactions?

    <p>Participating in oxidation-reduction reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of modifying standard free energy to ΔGo' for biologists?

    <p>To represent reactions at a standard pH of 7.0.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must vitamin components be included in the human diet?

    <p>Humans lack metabolic pathways for their synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to ΔGo' if the concentration of products increases significantly?

    <p>ΔGo' might become positive, favoring reactants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of equilibrium relate to ΔG and ΔGo' in biochemical reactions?

    <p>At equilibrium, ΔG is zero while ΔGo' describes the reaction’s favorability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary energy release from hydrolyzing a phosphoanhydride bond in ATP?

    <p>7.3 kcal per mole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the hydrolysis of ATP to AMP and PPi?

    <p>The γ and β phosphates bond is broken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the use of natural logarithm important in the context of ΔGo' and K'eq?

    <p>It provides a linear relationship between free energy and concentration ratios.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about inorganic cofactors is true?

    <p>They are essential for the correct conformation of proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the energy release during the hydrolysis of the inner α phosphate of ATP compare to that of the terminal phosphoanhydride bond?

    <p>It releases much less energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way can the energy from ATP hydrolysis be utilized in biochemical processes?

    <p>It can be coupled to drive other biochemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the cleavage of phosphoanhydride bonds in ATP is most accurate?

    <p>It can be followed by the regeneration of ATP from ADP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of enzymes allows them to catalyze reactions at significantly different rates compared to normal chemical reactions?

    <p>High specificity towards substrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to enzyme activity at high substrate concentrations after an initial increase?

    <p>Activity remains constant regardless of substrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does the discovery of RNA enzymes challenge previous assumptions about enzymes?

    <p>It expands the definition of enzymes beyond just proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is least likely to affect the activity of most enzymes?

    <p>Molecular weight of the substrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reason why enzymes exhibit a high degree of specificity toward their substrates?

    <p>Enzymes have a specific active site shape for substrate binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do enzymes interact with their substrates according to the induced fit model?

    <p>Enzymes undergo a conformational change to better fit the substrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the behavior of enzymes with regard to reaction equilibria?

    <p>Enzymes do not alter the thermodynamics of a reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the classification of enzymes?

    <p>Enzyme classification is based on the type of reaction they catalyze</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the interaction between an enzyme and its substrate?

    <p>Multiple types of weak interactions take place.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the lock and key hypothesis imply about the active site of an enzyme?

    <p>The active site's structure is static and does not change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of the active site facilitates enzyme catalysis?

    <p>The active site can form covalent bonds with the substrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the induced fit hypothesis differ from the lock and key hypothesis?

    <p>It states that the active site adapts to fit the substrate more precisely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these interactions is critical for the specificity of substrate binding to an enzyme?

    <p>Geometric and chemical complementarities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do enzyme-product complexes play in biochemical reactions?

    <p>They provide intermediates that influence reaction pathways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the ΔG of a reaction indicate when the product has a lower energy level than the substrate?

    <p>The reaction is exergonic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential limitation of the lock and key hypothesis in explaining enzyme-substrate interactions?

    <p>It suggests that the substrate cannot cause any change in the enzyme structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does an enzyme affect the free energy of activation in a reaction?

    <p>It lowers the activation energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is typically true about the equilibrium constant (Keq) when an enzyme is present in a reaction?

    <p>Keq remains unchanged.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about enzyme kinetics involving multiple substrates is true?

    <p>Their kinetics often require more complex models to describe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a reaction where the product is at a higher energy level than the substrate, what does the ΔG indicate?

    <p>The reaction requires energy input.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding enzymes and reaction thermodynamics?

    <p>Enzymes change the free energy of a reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs at equilibrium when the free energy change (ΔG) is zero?

    <p>The concentrations of substrate and product are equal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does NOT change as a result of enzyme action on a biochemical reaction?

    <p>Equilibrium constant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative ΔG imply about the substrate and product concentrations at equilibrium?

    <p>Product concentration is greater than substrate concentration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural difference does NADP+ have compared to NAD+?

    <p>An extra phosphate residue on the C2’ position of a ribose ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to the alcohol substrate during its oxidation when NAD+ is involved?

    <p>It releases electrons and protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are oxidation and reduction processes described as coupled in reactions involving NAD+?

    <p>Because one cannot occur without the other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the reduction of NAD+ to NADH, what occurs to the nicotinamide ring?

    <p>It gains an additional hydrogen atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the roles of NADH and NADPH in biological processes?

    <p>NADH is primarily a donor of electrons in catabolic pathways, while NADPH is for anabolic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to NAD+ during the oxidation of a secondary alcohol?

    <p>It gains electrons and is reduced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly represents the process involved when NAD+ acts as a cofactor?

    <p>It is involved in both oxidation of substrates and reduction of itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of niacin in relation to NAD+?

    <p>It acts as a precursor for NAD+ synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a negative value for standard free energy change (ΔGo') indicate regarding the equilibrium constant (K'eq)?

    <p>K'eq is a positive number greater than one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do biologists prefer using the modified version of standard free energy (ΔGo')?

    <p>It accounts for the actual hydrogen ion concentration at physiological conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main implication of ΔGo' being zero in a reaction?

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    What occurs at equilibrium in relation to standard free energy (ΔG)?

    <p>ΔG equals zero, showing no net change in concentrations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the relationship between ΔGo' and reaction rates?

    <p>Enzymes have no effect on ΔGo', but can influence rates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the prime notation (') in ΔGo' specifically indicate?

    <p>It indicates the hydrogen ion concentration is set at pH 7.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the effect of enzymes on ΔGo?

    <p>Enzymes have no effect on ΔGo of a reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the relationship between ΔGo' and K'eq when ΔGo' is positive?

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    Study Notes

    Enzyme Characteristics

    • Enzymes are biological catalysts that accelerate the rate of biochemical reactions without being permanently altered.
    • Almost all enzymes are proteins, however, some nucleic acids can act as enzymes.
    • Enzymes exhibit a high degree of specificity, meaning they are sensitive to small changes in the chemical structure of substrates.
    • Enzyme activity is heavily influenced by factors such as temperature, pH, substrate concentration, cofactor availability, and the ionic environment.

    Classification of Enzymes

    • Enzymes are categorized into six major classes based on the type of reaction they catalyze:
      • Oxidoreductases: Catalyze oxidation-reduction reactions.
      • Transferases: Transfer functional groups between molecules.
      • Hydrolases: Break down molecules by adding water.
      • Lyases: Cleave molecules without using water or oxidation.
      • Isomerases: Rearrange atoms within a molecule.
      • Ligases: Join two molecules together using energy from ATP.

    The Active Site of an Enzyme

    • The active site is a small region on the enzyme's surface where substrate binding and catalysis occur.
    • Substrate binding involves weak interactions between the substrate and amino acid side chains within the active site.
    • Enzyme specificity arises from the geometric and chemical complementarities between the substrate and the active site.
    • Interactions include ionic bonds, hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions, and van der Waals forces.
    • Catalysis is achieved by altering the reaction pathway and transition state energy through interactions with active site amino acids.
    • These interactions can involve acid-base catalysis, nucleophilic and electrophilic interactions, hydrophobic effects, ionic stabilization, and covalent bond formation between substrate and enzyme.

    Substrate Binding Hypotheses

    • The lock and key hypothesis proposes that the active site is a pre-existing, exact complement to the substrate.
    • The induced fit hypothesis suggests that the active site changes shape upon substrate binding to achieve a precise fit.

    Enzyme Cofactors

    • Cofactors are non-protein molecules essential for enzyme activity.
    • Some cofactors are metal ions, while others are organic molecules called coenzymes.
    • Coenzymes often derive from vitamins, and their deficiency can lead to metabolic disorders.

    Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD+)

    • NAD+ is a coenzyme involved in various oxidation-reduction reactions.
    • It can accept two electrons and one proton in its oxidized form (NAD+) or donate them in its reduced form (NADH).
    • NAD+ is primarily used as an electron acceptor in catabolic reactions and as an electron donor in oxidative phosphorylation.
    • Its structure consists of adenine, ribose, phosphates, and a nicotinamide ring.
    • The nicotinamide ring is the site of catalytic activity, accepting or donating electrons and protons.
    • Deficiency in nicotinamide (vitamin B3) can lead to pellagra.

    Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate (NADP+)

    • NADP+ is structurally similar to NAD+ but has an extra phosphate group on a ribose ring.
    • It functions in oxidation-reduction reactions but is primarily used as a reducing agent (NADPH) in anabolic reactions.

    Thermodynamics

    • Standard free energy change (ΔGo) measures the energy released or consumed by a reaction under standard conditions.
    • Standard free energy change is calculated using the equilibrium constant (K'eq): ΔGo' = -RTlnK'eq.
    • A negative ΔGo' indicates that the reaction favors product formation at equilibrium.
    • A ΔGo' of zero indicates equal amounts of substrate and product at equilibrium.
    • A positive ΔGo' indicates that the reaction favors reactant formation at equilibrium.
    • Enzymes do not alter the standard free energy change of a reaction.
    • The standard free energy change does not provide information about reaction rates, only the direction of the reaction at equilibrium.

    Enzyme Characteristics

    • Enzymes are biological catalysts that accelerate biochemical reactions without being permanently altered.
    • Most enzymes are proteins, but some RNA molecules can also act as enzymes.
    • Enzymes exhibit high specificity for their substrates, meaning they can distinguish between very similar molecules.
    • Enzyme activity is influenced by factors such as temperature, pH, substrate concentration, cofactor availability, and ionic environment.

    Classification of Enzymes

    • Enzymes are categorized into six major classes based on the type of reaction they catalyze:
      • Oxidoreductases: Catalyze oxidation-reduction reactions.
      • Transferases: Transfer functional groups between molecules.
      • Hydrolases: Break down molecules by adding water.
      • Lyases: Cleave chemical bonds without adding water.
      • Isomerases: Rearrange atoms within a molecule, creating isomers.
      • Ligases: Join two molecules together, often using energy from ATP.

    Enzyme Active Site

    • The active site is a small region on the enzyme's surface where substrate binding and catalysis occur.
    • It is composed of amino acid side chains that interact with the substrate through a combination of weak forces:
      • Ionic bonds
      • Hydrogen bonds
      • Hydrophobic interactions
      • van der Waals forces
    • The active site's shape and chemical properties determine the enzyme's specificity for its substrate..

    Substrate Binding Models

    • Lock-and-key hypothesis: The enzyme active site is a perfect fit for the substrate, like a key fitting into a lock.
    • Induced fit hypothesis: The enzyme's active site changes shape upon substrate binding, leading to a more precise fit.

    Coenzymes

    • Coenzymes are non-protein organic molecules that are required for the activity of certain enzymes.
    • They often carry electrons or functional groups during enzymatic reactions.
    • Examples of important coenzymes include:
      • NAD+ and NADP+: Serve as electron carriers in oxidation-reduction reactions.
      • FAD: Acts as an electron carrier in oxidation-reduction reactions.
      • Coenzyme A: Important in metabolic pathways, particularly those involving acyl group transfers.

    Enzyme Kinetics

    • Enzymes affect reaction rates, but they do not change the reaction equilibrium.
    • The equilibrium constant (K) of a reaction is a measure of the relative amounts of substrates and products at equilibrium.
    • Enzymes cannot change the equilibrium constant, as it is determined by the energy levels of the reactants and products.

    Thermodynamics of Enzyme Catalysis

    • Free Energy (ΔG): The amount of energy released or consumed by a reaction.
      • A negative ΔG indicates a favorable reaction, where energy is released.
      • A positive ΔG indicates an unfavorable reaction, requiring energy input.
    • Standard Free Energy (ΔGo'): The free energy change under standard conditions, where all reactants and products are present at 1 M concentration and pH 7.
    • Relationship between ΔGo' and equilibrium constant (K'eq):
      • ΔGo' = -RTlnK'eq
    • Key Points about ΔGo':
      • A negative ΔGo' favors product formation at equilibrium.
      • A ΔGo' of zero indicates equal amounts of substrate and product at equilibrium.
      • A positive ΔGo' favors reactant formation at equilibrium.
      • Enzymes do not change the ΔGo' of a reaction.
      • The ΔGo' of a reaction does not provide information about reaction rates.

    Enzyme-Substrate Interactions

    • Enzymes undergo conformational changes in their active sites upon substrate binding.
    • Hexokinase provides an example of induced fit: the active site changes significantly when glucose binds, closing around the substrate.

    Effect of Temperature on Enzyme Activity

    • Enzyme activity is highly sensitive to temperature changes.
    • Enzyme activity increases as temperature rises, up to an optimal temperature range.
    • Above a certain critical temperature, enzymes denature and lose activity irreversibly.

    Effect of pH on Enzyme Activity

    • Enzymes are sensitive to changes in pH.
    • Each enzyme has an optimal pH range for maximum activity.
    • Enzyme activity decreases and enzymes can be denatured at pH extremes.

    Enzyme Catalytic Activity

    • Enzyme activity is measured as µmole of product/minute (Enzyme Units).
    • Specific activity measures the ratio of enzyme activity to protein content (Enzyme Units/mg of protein).
    • Specific activity increases with enzyme purification and indicates homogeneity when it plateaus.

    Enzyme Turnover Number

    • Turnover number (Kcat) represents the substrate molecules converted per second per enzyme molecule.
    • It is an intrinsic property of the enzyme, unlike specific activity, and does not change with purification.
    • Turnover numbers vary widely, from less than 1 to over 40,000,000 per second.

    Rate Enhancements by Enzymes

    • Enzyme catalysis drastically increases reaction rates compared to uncatalyzed reactions.
    • Rate enhancements can range from 10⁶ to 10¹⁷.
    • For example, OMP decarboxylase accelerates a reaction from millions of years to seconds.

    Cofactor Molecules

    • Many enzymes require cofactors (coenzymes) for activity.
    • Cofactors can be inorganic ions or organic molecules.
    • Enzymes lacking essential cofactors are called apoenzymes, while those with cofactors bound are holoenzymes.

    ATP as a Cofactor

    • ATP is a nucleotide cofactor containing adenine, ribose, and three phosphate groups.
    • Hydrolysis of phosphate bonds in ATP releases energy, particularly for the γ and β phosphates.
    • ATP hydrolysis powers various biochemical reactions and can be coupled to energy-requiring processes.

    FAD and FMN as Cofactors

    • FAD and FMN are cofactors involved in oxidation-reduction reactions.
    • Both contain an isoalloxazine ring essential for catalysis.
    • They differ in their recognition by specific enzymes.

    Enzyme-Catalyzed Reaction Pathway

    • The simplest kinetic scheme involves enzyme (E) binding substrate (S) to form an enzyme-substrate complex (ES).
    • A reaction occurs within the complex, yielding product (P) which is then released.
    • The enzyme is then free to participate in another catalytic cycle.

    Enzyme Effect on Reaction Equilibrium

    • Enzymes accelerate the forward and reverse reactions to the same extent, not changing reaction equilibrium.
    • ΔG (free energy) of a reaction determines its thermodynamic favorability.
    • Enzymes affect reaction rates, but not the relative energy levels of substrates and products.

    Induced Fit Model

    • Enzymes undergo conformational changes in their active site when a substrate binds.
    • The degree of change varies between different enzymes.
    • Hexokinase demonstrates this with a significant conformational change in its active site upon glucose binding.
    • In the absence of glucose, the active site is an open cleft.
    • When glucose binds, the cleft closes and envelopes the substrate.

    Effect of Temperature on Enzyme Activity

    • Enzyme activity is sensitive to temperature changes.
    • At lower temperatures, enzyme activity increases as temperature rises.
    • This relationship is measured by Q10, the increase in activity for every 10-degree rise in temperature.
    • Q10 for enzyme reactions is generally higher than for chemical reactions.
    • At higher temperatures, enzyme activity increases to an optimal range and then decreases.
    • Above a critical temperature, enzymes are denatured and lose activity irreversibly.

    Effect of pH on Enzyme Activity

    • Enzymes are sensitive to pH fluctuations.
    • There is an optimal pH range for each enzyme where maximum activity is observed.
    • Activity decreases at pH values outside this range.
    • Extreme pH values can denature most enzymes.
    • pH influences both the substrate and the active site's shape and charge, affecting enzyme functionality in catalysis.

    Enzyme Specific Activity

    • Catalytic activity describes an enzyme's ability to convert substrate (S) to product (P).
    • It's typically measured as µmole of product/minute (Enzyme Units).
    • Specific activity is the ratio of enzyme activity to the amount of protein present (Enzyme Units/mg of protein).
    • Specific activity is generally low in crude biological extracts and increases as the enzyme is purified.
    • Reaching homogeneity, where further purification doesn't increase specific activity, indicates a pure enzyme preparation.

    Enzyme Turnover Number

    • The turnover number (Kcat) indicates the molecules of substrate converted per second per enzyme molecule (or active site for multi-subunit enzymes).
    • Kcat is calculated using the formula: Kcat = Vmax/[Et].
    • Unlike specific activity, the turnover number is an intrinsic property of an enzyme and doesn't change with purification.

    Cofactor Molecules

    • Many enzyme reactions require cofactors (coenzymes) in addition to the protein structure for catalysis.
    • Cofactors can be inorganic ions or organic molecules.
    • An enzyme lacking an essential cofactor is an apoenzyme.
    • The enzyme with the cofactor bound is a holoenzyme.
    • Organic cofactors participate in oxidation-reduction reactions and the transfer of organic groups.
    • Many organic cofactors are vitamins or contain vitamin components.
    • Inorganic cofactors participate in oxidation-reduction reactions, substrate binding, and maintain the correct protein conformation.

    ATP as a Cofactor

    • Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a nucleotide cofactor containing an adenine base, ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups.
    • ATP hydrolysis releases energy through breaking bonds between two phosphate groups.
    • This hydrolysis releases energy for biochemical reactions.

    Flavine Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD)

    • FAD is a coenzyme containing adenosine diphosphate connected to ribitol and an isoalloxazine ring system.
    • Riboflavin, a B vitamin, is a component of FAD.
    • The isoalloxazine ring is involved in catalysis.

    Flavine Mononucleotide (FMN)

    • FMN is a coenzyme containing phosphate connected to ribitol and an isoalloxazine ring system.
    • It's the isoalloxazine ring that contributes to catalysis.
    • FMN functions similarly to FAD but is recognized by different enzymes.

    The Pathway of an Enzyme Catalyzed Reaction

    • Enzymes (E) bind to their substrates (S) to form an enzyme-substrate complex (ES).
    • A biochemical reaction occurs within the ES complex, converting the substrate to a product (P).
    • The product is then released, and the enzyme is free to engage in another catalytic cycle.

    Standard Free Energy

    • Standard free energy (ΔGo) measures the energy released or consumed by a reaction with all substrates at 1 M concentrations under standard conditions.
    • ΔGo is useful for chemists and physicists but less relevant for biochemists as it doesn't consider biological pH values (around pH 7.0).

    Standard Free Energy for Biologists

    • Standard free energy (ΔGo') is a modified version for biologists that accounts for a hydrogen ion concentration at pH 7.0 (10-7 M).
    • ΔGo' is denoted by a prime (') to distinguish it from the standard free energy (ΔGo).

    The Relationship Between Standard Free Energy and Equilibrium Constant

    • At equilibrium, ΔG equals zero.
    • There's a mathematical relationship: ΔGo' = -RTlnK'eq, where K'eq is the equilibrium constant.
    • This means the equilibrium constant is linked to the standard free energy and is not altered by the presence of an enzyme.

    Facts Concerning Standard Free Energy

    • A reaction with a negative ΔGo' favors product formation at equilibrium.
    • A reaction with a ΔGo' of zero yields equal amounts of substrate and product at equilibrium.
    • A reaction with a positive ΔGo' favors reactant formation at equilibrium.
    • Enzymes do not change the ΔGo' of a reaction.
    • The ΔGo' of a reaction only indicates the direction of the reaction at equilibrium and doesn't reveal anything about the reaction rate.

    Enzyme Characteristics

    • Enzymes are biological catalysts. They speed up reactions without being consumed in the process.
    • Most enzymes are proteins; however, some nucleic acids can act as enzymes.
    • Enzymes exhibit high specificity, often responding strongly to small changes in substrate structure.
    • Enzyme activity can be significantly impacted by factors like temperature, pH, substrate concentration, cofactors, and ionic environment.

    Enzyme Classification

    • There are six major categories of enzymes, each performing specific reactions.
    • Oxidoreductases: These enzymes catalyze oxidation-reduction reactions, involving the transfer of electrons.
    • Transferases: Transfer functional groups (like methyl, acyl, phosphate) between molecules.
    • Hydrolases: Break down molecules by adding water, like during digestion.
    • Lyases: Break chemical bonds, often leaving double bonds or rings.
    • Isomerases: Rearrange atoms within a molecule, creating isomers.
    • Ligases: Join two molecules together; require energy input, often from ATP.

    Active Site of an Enzyme

    • The active site is a specific region on an enzyme where substrate binds and catalysis occurs.
    • It's a small area on the surface comprised of particular amino acid side chains.
    • Binding: The substrate interacts with the active site through weak forces: ionic bonds, hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions, and van der Waals forces.
    • Specificity: The shape and chemical properties of the active site determine the substrate that can bind.
    • Catalysis: Specific amino acid side chains within the active site interact with the substrate, altering the reaction pathway and lowering the activation energy.

    Lock & Key Hypothesis

    • This model proposes that the active site has a fixed shape that perfectly complements the substrate.
    • The substrate fits into the active site like a key into a lock.

    Induced Fit Hypothesis

    • This model suggests that the active site is flexible and adjusts its shape to fit the substrate precisely.
    • The interaction with the substrate induces a conformational change in the enzyme, creating a better fit.

    NAD+ and NADP+

    • NAD+ and NADP+ are common coenzymes involved in many oxidation-reduction reactions.
    • NAD+ is a dinucleotide with a nicotinamide ring, which can be reduced to NADH.
    • NADP+ is structurally similar to NAD+, but has an extra phosphate group.
    • Both molecules can accept or donate electrons, but NADP+ is generally used in its reduced form (NADPH) as an electron donor in anabolic reactions.

    Thermodynamics of Enzyme Activity

    • Enzymes don't change the thermodynamics of a reaction; they don't alter the change in free energy (ΔG) or the equilibrium constant (K'eq).
    • The ΔG determines whether a reaction is favorable (negative ΔG) or unfavorable (positive ΔG).
    • Enzymes do affect the rate of a reaction by lowering the activation energy (Ea).
    • A lower activation energy means a reaction proceeds faster.

    Standard Free Energy

    • Standard free energy (ΔG°) measures energy change under standard conditions: all reactants at 1 M concentration, 298K (25°C), 1 atm pressure.
    • Standard free energy for biological systems (ΔG°') is adjusted for pH 7.0 ([H+] = 10^-7 M).

    Relationship Between ΔG°' and Equilibrium Constant

    • They are directly related through the equation: ΔG°' = -RTlnK'eq
    • K'eq is the equilibrium constant, indicating the ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium.
    • A negative ΔG°' indicates a favorable reaction with a high K'eq.
    • A positive ΔG°' indicates an unfavorable reaction with a low K'eq.

    Enzyme Action Recap

    • Enzymes speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy, but they do not change the total free energy change for the reaction.

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