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Which statement accurately describes enzymes?
Which statement accurately describes enzymes?
What is a key characteristic of enzymes compared to normal chemical reactions?
What is a key characteristic of enzymes compared to normal chemical reactions?
Which of the following correctly identifies a factor that influences enzyme activity?
Which of the following correctly identifies a factor that influences enzyme activity?
What is an unusual feature of enzyme behavior?
What is an unusual feature of enzyme behavior?
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Which category of enzymes is involved in oxidation-reduction reactions?
Which category of enzymes is involved in oxidation-reduction reactions?
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Which statement about nucleic acids and enzyme function is correct?
Which statement about nucleic acids and enzyme function is correct?
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What is a primary role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
What is a primary role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?
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Which aspect is NOT a condition that affects enzyme activity?
Which aspect is NOT a condition that affects enzyme activity?
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What type of reaction is described as monomolecular?
What type of reaction is described as monomolecular?
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What is a key feature of the active site of an enzyme?
What is a key feature of the active site of an enzyme?
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According to the lock and key hypothesis, the enzyme active site is described as:
According to the lock and key hypothesis, the enzyme active site is described as:
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Which type of interaction is NOT involved in enzyme-substrate binding?
Which type of interaction is NOT involved in enzyme-substrate binding?
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The induced fit hypothesis suggests that:
The induced fit hypothesis suggests that:
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What is the role of weak interactions in enzyme-substrate binding?
What is the role of weak interactions in enzyme-substrate binding?
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Which statement best describes the concept of enzyme kinetics in reactions with multiple substrates?
Which statement best describes the concept of enzyme kinetics in reactions with multiple substrates?
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Which of the following is NOT a feature of enzyme catalysis?
Which of the following is NOT a feature of enzyme catalysis?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of NAD+ in biochemical reactions?
Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of NAD+ in biochemical reactions?
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What component of the NAD+ molecule is primarily responsible for its catalytic action?
What component of the NAD+ molecule is primarily responsible for its catalytic action?
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In which form does NAD+ typically function during catabolic reactions?
In which form does NAD+ typically function during catabolic reactions?
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How does the nicotinamide ring change during the reduction of NAD+?
How does the nicotinamide ring change during the reduction of NAD+?
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What is a crucial characteristic of the oxidation-reduction reactions involving NAD+?
What is a crucial characteristic of the oxidation-reduction reactions involving NAD+?
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Which of the following correctly lists the components of NAD+ that facilitate its function?
Which of the following correctly lists the components of NAD+ that facilitate its function?
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What are the main exceptions in enzyme cofactors regarding vitamin components?
What are the main exceptions in enzyme cofactors regarding vitamin components?
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Which statement is false regarding NADH's role in the electron transport system?
Which statement is false regarding NADH's role in the electron transport system?
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What is the primary function of NAD+ in biological reactions?
What is the primary function of NAD+ in biological reactions?
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What occurs when a secondary alcohol is oxidized in the presence of NAD+?
What occurs when a secondary alcohol is oxidized in the presence of NAD+?
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How does NADP+ differ from NAD+ regarding its structure?
How does NADP+ differ from NAD+ regarding its structure?
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In the oxidation-reduction process involving NAD+, what happens to the alcohol substrate during oxidation?
In the oxidation-reduction process involving NAD+, what happens to the alcohol substrate during oxidation?
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What does the reduction of NAD+ result in?
What does the reduction of NAD+ result in?
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Why are oxidation and reduction reactions considered coupled processes?
Why are oxidation and reduction reactions considered coupled processes?
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Which statement accurately describes NADPH?
Which statement accurately describes NADPH?
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What structural change occurs to the nicotinamide ring during the oxidation of a secondary alcohol?
What structural change occurs to the nicotinamide ring during the oxidation of a secondary alcohol?
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What does a negative standard free energy change (ΔGo') indicate about the equilibrium constant (K'eq)?
What does a negative standard free energy change (ΔGo') indicate about the equilibrium constant (K'eq)?
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Why do biologists use a modified version of standard free energy (ΔGo') instead of the standard ΔGo?
Why do biologists use a modified version of standard free energy (ΔGo') instead of the standard ΔGo?
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What is the relationship between ΔGo' and the equilibrium constant (K'eq) when ΔGo' equals zero?
What is the relationship between ΔGo' and the equilibrium constant (K'eq) when ΔGo' equals zero?
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What is true regarding the standard free energy (ΔGo) in relation to enzymatic reactions?
What is true regarding the standard free energy (ΔGo) in relation to enzymatic reactions?
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Which condition would result in a positive ΔGo'?
Which condition would result in a positive ΔGo'?
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How can the natural logarithm (ln) be converted to a base 10 logarithm?
How can the natural logarithm (ln) be converted to a base 10 logarithm?
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At equilibrium, which statement about ΔG and ΔGo' is correct?
At equilibrium, which statement about ΔG and ΔGo' is correct?
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Which of the following statements about the standard free energy (ΔGo) is true?
Which of the following statements about the standard free energy (ΔGo) is true?
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What effect do enzymes have on reaction equilibria?
What effect do enzymes have on reaction equilibria?
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Which statement about the free energy of a reaction (ΔG) is true?
Which statement about the free energy of a reaction (ΔG) is true?
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How do enzymes influence the rate of forward and reverse reactions?
How do enzymes influence the rate of forward and reverse reactions?
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Which factor does NOT influence the reaction equilibrium?
Which factor does NOT influence the reaction equilibrium?
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What defines the equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction?
What defines the equilibrium constant (K) for a reaction?
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What does the energy difference between substrates and products indicate?
What does the energy difference between substrates and products indicate?
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Which of the following statements about enzymes is correct?
Which of the following statements about enzymes is correct?
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What does a negative value for ΔG signify about the reaction?
What does a negative value for ΔG signify about the reaction?
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What is the main function of NAD+ in biochemical reactions?
What is the main function of NAD+ in biochemical reactions?
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What occurs in the reduction of NAD+ to NADH during the oxidation of a secondary alcohol?
What occurs in the reduction of NAD+ to NADH during the oxidation of a secondary alcohol?
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Which of the following statements correctly describes NADP+?
Which of the following statements correctly describes NADP+?
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What structural change happens to the nicotinamide ring during the reduction process of NAD+?
What structural change happens to the nicotinamide ring during the reduction process of NAD+?
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Why are oxidation and reduction reactions considered coupled processes?
Why are oxidation and reduction reactions considered coupled processes?
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Which characteristic distinguishes NADP+ from NAD+ in terms of its biological role?
Which characteristic distinguishes NADP+ from NAD+ in terms of its biological role?
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During the oxidation of a secondary alcohol, how does the NAD+ cofactor interact with the substrate?
During the oxidation of a secondary alcohol, how does the NAD+ cofactor interact with the substrate?
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What is the significance of the extra phosphate group in NADP+ compared to NAD+?
What is the significance of the extra phosphate group in NADP+ compared to NAD+?
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What distinguishes enzymes from ordinary catalysts in biochemical reactions?
What distinguishes enzymes from ordinary catalysts in biochemical reactions?
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How do enzymes demonstrate specificity in biochemical reactions?
How do enzymes demonstrate specificity in biochemical reactions?
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What happens to the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction at high substrate concentrations?
What happens to the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction at high substrate concentrations?
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Which of the following factors does NOT typically affect enzyme activity?
Which of the following factors does NOT typically affect enzyme activity?
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Which groups can perform enzymatic functions aside from proteins?
Which groups can perform enzymatic functions aside from proteins?
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What is a consequence of enzyme activity being sensitive to changes in environmental conditions?
What is a consequence of enzyme activity being sensitive to changes in environmental conditions?
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What does a negative standard free energy change (ΔGo') indicate about the reaction at equilibrium?
What does a negative standard free energy change (ΔGo') indicate about the reaction at equilibrium?
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Why is the specificity of enzymes particularly important in biological systems?
Why is the specificity of enzymes particularly important in biological systems?
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Why do biologists modify standard free energy to ΔGo' for biochemical reactions?
Why do biologists modify standard free energy to ΔGo' for biochemical reactions?
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What are oxidoreductases primarily involved in?
What are oxidoreductases primarily involved in?
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How are standard free energy (ΔGo') and equilibrium constant (K'eq) related mathematically?
How are standard free energy (ΔGo') and equilibrium constant (K'eq) related mathematically?
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What does a ΔGo' of zero signify about the equilibrium constant (K'eq)?
What does a ΔGo' of zero signify about the equilibrium constant (K'eq)?
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What is the effect of enzymes on the standard free energy change (ΔGo) of a reaction?
What is the effect of enzymes on the standard free energy change (ΔGo) of a reaction?
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What does a positive standard free energy change (ΔGo') tell us about the equilibrium constant (K'eq)?
What does a positive standard free energy change (ΔGo') tell us about the equilibrium constant (K'eq)?
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Which of the following statements is not true regarding the standard free energy (ΔGo)?
Which of the following statements is not true regarding the standard free energy (ΔGo)?
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What distinguishes monomolecular reactions from those that involve multiple substrates?
What distinguishes monomolecular reactions from those that involve multiple substrates?
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Which factor cannot alter the standard free energy (ΔGo) and equilibrium constant (K'eq) for a reaction?
Which factor cannot alter the standard free energy (ΔGo) and equilibrium constant (K'eq) for a reaction?
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Which of the following interactions is not involved in the binding of a substrate to an enzyme's active site?
Which of the following interactions is not involved in the binding of a substrate to an enzyme's active site?
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What does the induced fit hypothesis suggest about the enzyme active site?
What does the induced fit hypothesis suggest about the enzyme active site?
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Which feature of enzyme activity is primarily responsible for the specificity of substrate binding?
Which feature of enzyme activity is primarily responsible for the specificity of substrate binding?
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What is the role of weak interactions in enzyme-substrate complexes?
What is the role of weak interactions in enzyme-substrate complexes?
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Which statement accurately describes the role of amino acid side chains in enzyme catalysis?
Which statement accurately describes the role of amino acid side chains in enzyme catalysis?
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In the context of enzymatic reactions, what does the lock and key hypothesis imply about enzyme specificity?
In the context of enzymatic reactions, what does the lock and key hypothesis imply about enzyme specificity?
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Which statement about monomolecular reactions is true?
Which statement about monomolecular reactions is true?
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What is released during the hydrolysis of the terminal phosphoanhydride bonds in ATP?
What is released during the hydrolysis of the terminal phosphoanhydride bonds in ATP?
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What does the induced fit model of enzyme function suggest about the interaction between substrate and enzyme?
What does the induced fit model of enzyme function suggest about the interaction between substrate and enzyme?
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Why do organic cofactors have to be provided in the diet?
Why do organic cofactors have to be provided in the diet?
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Which of the following statements about inorganic cofactors is correct?
Which of the following statements about inorganic cofactors is correct?
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How does temperature affect enzyme activity up to its optimal range?
How does temperature affect enzyme activity up to its optimal range?
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What distinguishes the hydrolysis of the inner α phosphate of ATP from the hydrolysis of the terminal phosphates?
What distinguishes the hydrolysis of the inner α phosphate of ATP from the hydrolysis of the terminal phosphates?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between pH and enzyme activity?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between pH and enzyme activity?
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In what scenario is ATP hydrolysis primarily coupled to a pyrophosphate cleavage reaction?
In what scenario is ATP hydrolysis primarily coupled to a pyrophosphate cleavage reaction?
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What is a characteristic feature of hexokinase's interaction with its substrate?
What is a characteristic feature of hexokinase's interaction with its substrate?
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What kind of bond is formed between the γ and β phosphates of ATP?
What kind of bond is formed between the γ and β phosphates of ATP?
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What does a higher Q10 value in enzyme reactions indicate?
What does a higher Q10 value in enzyme reactions indicate?
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What drives the energy release in the hydrolysis of ATP?
What drives the energy release in the hydrolysis of ATP?
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What happens to enzymes at temperatures beyond their critical limit?
What happens to enzymes at temperatures beyond their critical limit?
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What distinguishes organic cofactors from inorganic cofactors?
What distinguishes organic cofactors from inorganic cofactors?
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How does pH influence the shape and functionality of an enzyme's active site?
How does pH influence the shape and functionality of an enzyme's active site?
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Which statement regarding enzyme specificity is true?
Which statement regarding enzyme specificity is true?
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What is the role of the isoalloxazine ring in FAD?
What is the role of the isoalloxazine ring in FAD?
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What is the primary difference between FAD and FMN in enzyme recognition?
What is the primary difference between FAD and FMN in enzyme recognition?
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What happens during the reduction of FAD?
What happens during the reduction of FAD?
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Which component of the coenzyme structure is responsible for electron transfer?
Which component of the coenzyme structure is responsible for electron transfer?
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In an enzyme-catalyzed reaction pathway, what does the formation of the enzyme-substrate complex (ES) signify?
In an enzyme-catalyzed reaction pathway, what does the formation of the enzyme-substrate complex (ES) signify?
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What characterizes the kinetic plot of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction as it progresses over time?
What characterizes the kinetic plot of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction as it progresses over time?
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What best describes the energetic relationship between substrates and products in the oxidation-reduction process involving FAD?
What best describes the energetic relationship between substrates and products in the oxidation-reduction process involving FAD?
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What occurs during the conversion of a reduced substrate with a single bond to an oxidized product with a double bond?
What occurs during the conversion of a reduced substrate with a single bond to an oxidized product with a double bond?
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What does the turnover number (Kcat) indicate about an enzyme?
What does the turnover number (Kcat) indicate about an enzyme?
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Why does specific activity typically increase during enzyme purification?
Why does specific activity typically increase during enzyme purification?
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Which statement correctly characterizes an apoenzyme?
Which statement correctly characterizes an apoenzyme?
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What is the significance of the specific activity not increasing during further purification?
What is the significance of the specific activity not increasing during further purification?
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Rate enhancements by enzymes can reach an astonishing range. What is a typical enhancement level for enzyme catalysis?
Rate enhancements by enzymes can reach an astonishing range. What is a typical enhancement level for enzyme catalysis?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between enzyme turnover number and purification?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between enzyme turnover number and purification?
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What role do cofactors play in enzyme catalysis?
What role do cofactors play in enzyme catalysis?
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If an enzyme has a turnover number of less than 1 per second, what implication does this have?
If an enzyme has a turnover number of less than 1 per second, what implication does this have?
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What role do enzymes play in influencing the equilibrium of a chemical reaction?
What role do enzymes play in influencing the equilibrium of a chemical reaction?
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Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between substrates and enzyme activity?
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Which of the following best describes the consequence of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction over time?
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In what way do thermodynamic constants relate to substrates and products in reactions involving enzymes?
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Which equation represents the equilibrium constant (K) for the reaction involving aA + bB ---> cC + dD?
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Which statement correctly describes the change in reaction pathways due to enzyme action?
Which statement correctly describes the change in reaction pathways due to enzyme action?
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Which aspect of enzyme-catalyzed reactions is indicated by a negative value for free energy change (ΔG)?
Which aspect of enzyme-catalyzed reactions is indicated by a negative value for free energy change (ΔG)?
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What correctly defines the role of ΔG in the context of chemical reactions involving enzymes?
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How is specific activity defined in the context of enzyme activity?
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What happens to the turnover number (Kcat) as an enzyme undergoes purification?
What happens to the turnover number (Kcat) as an enzyme undergoes purification?
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What does a very high turnover number indicate about an enzyme?
What does a very high turnover number indicate about an enzyme?
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Which condition indicates that an enzyme preparation has reached homogeneity?
Which condition indicates that an enzyme preparation has reached homogeneity?
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What role do cofactors play in enzyme reactions?
What role do cofactors play in enzyme reactions?
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Which enzyme is considered one of the fastest, breaking down substrates at an exceptionally high rate?
Which enzyme is considered one of the fastest, breaking down substrates at an exceptionally high rate?
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In enzyme kinetics, what does it mean if a reaction has a rate enhancement factor of 10^6 to 10^17?
In enzyme kinetics, what does it mean if a reaction has a rate enhancement factor of 10^6 to 10^17?
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What term describes an enzyme that lacks an essential cofactor?
What term describes an enzyme that lacks an essential cofactor?
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What happens to the active site of hexokinase when glucose is bound?
What happens to the active site of hexokinase when glucose is bound?
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What does an increase in temperature generally do to enzyme reactions?
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What is the Q10 value in relation to enzyme activity?
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How does pH affect enzyme activity?
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What can happen to enzymes at extreme temperatures?
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What is the primary role of the active site in an enzyme?
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What defines the optimal pH range for most enzymes?
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Which condition is likely to reduce enzyme activity most effectively?
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What is the primary structural feature of Flavine Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD) that is directly involved in catalysis?
What is the primary structural feature of Flavine Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD) that is directly involved in catalysis?
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During the reduction of FAD to FADH2, how many protons are transferred to the FAD molecule?
During the reduction of FAD to FADH2, how many protons are transferred to the FAD molecule?
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What distinguishes Flavine Mononucleotide (FMN) from Flavine Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD) in terms of structure?
What distinguishes Flavine Mononucleotide (FMN) from Flavine Adenine Dinucleotide (FAD) in terms of structure?
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What process occurs when an enzyme binds to its substrate?
What process occurs when an enzyme binds to its substrate?
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How do the kinetic plots of product formation for enzyme-catalyzed reactions compare to those of chemical reactions?
How do the kinetic plots of product formation for enzyme-catalyzed reactions compare to those of chemical reactions?
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In the oxidation-reduction reaction involving FAD, what type of bond change occurs in the substrate?
In the oxidation-reduction reaction involving FAD, what type of bond change occurs in the substrate?
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What does a negative standard free energy change (ΔGo') imply about the reaction's position at equilibrium?
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What is a defining characteristic of the isoalloxazine ring in both FAD and FMN?
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How do the concentrations of hydrogen ions at standard conditions (1 M) compare to those at a neutral biological pH (7.0)?
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What relationship exists between ΔGo' and the equilibrium constant (K'eq) when ΔGo' is positive?
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What happens when an enzyme returns to catalyze another round of reaction after the product is released?
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Which statement about standard free energy (ΔGo) is correct regarding its influence over reaction rates?
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What role do organic cofactors primarily play in biological reactions?
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What is the purpose of modifying standard free energy to ΔGo' for biologists?
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Why must vitamin components be included in the human diet?
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What happens to ΔGo' if the concentration of products increases significantly?
What happens to ΔGo' if the concentration of products increases significantly?
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How does the concept of equilibrium relate to ΔG and ΔGo' in biochemical reactions?
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What is the primary energy release from hydrolyzing a phosphoanhydride bond in ATP?
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What happens during the hydrolysis of ATP to AMP and PPi?
What happens during the hydrolysis of ATP to AMP and PPi?
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Why is the use of natural logarithm important in the context of ΔGo' and K'eq?
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Which statement about inorganic cofactors is true?
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How does the energy release during the hydrolysis of the inner α phosphate of ATP compare to that of the terminal phosphoanhydride bond?
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In what way can the energy from ATP hydrolysis be utilized in biochemical processes?
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Which of the following statements about the cleavage of phosphoanhydride bonds in ATP is most accurate?
Which of the following statements about the cleavage of phosphoanhydride bonds in ATP is most accurate?
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Which characteristic of enzymes allows them to catalyze reactions at significantly different rates compared to normal chemical reactions?
Which characteristic of enzymes allows them to catalyze reactions at significantly different rates compared to normal chemical reactions?
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What happens to enzyme activity at high substrate concentrations after an initial increase?
What happens to enzyme activity at high substrate concentrations after an initial increase?
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In what way does the discovery of RNA enzymes challenge previous assumptions about enzymes?
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Which factor is least likely to affect the activity of most enzymes?
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What is a primary reason why enzymes exhibit a high degree of specificity toward their substrates?
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How do enzymes interact with their substrates according to the induced fit model?
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Which statement best describes the behavior of enzymes with regard to reaction equilibria?
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Which of the following best describes the classification of enzymes?
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What characterizes the interaction between an enzyme and its substrate?
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What does the lock and key hypothesis imply about the active site of an enzyme?
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Which feature of the active site facilitates enzyme catalysis?
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How does the induced fit hypothesis differ from the lock and key hypothesis?
How does the induced fit hypothesis differ from the lock and key hypothesis?
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Which of these interactions is critical for the specificity of substrate binding to an enzyme?
Which of these interactions is critical for the specificity of substrate binding to an enzyme?
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What role do enzyme-product complexes play in biochemical reactions?
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What does the ΔG of a reaction indicate when the product has a lower energy level than the substrate?
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What is a potential limitation of the lock and key hypothesis in explaining enzyme-substrate interactions?
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How does an enzyme affect the free energy of activation in a reaction?
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What is typically true about the equilibrium constant (Keq) when an enzyme is present in a reaction?
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Which of the following statements about enzyme kinetics involving multiple substrates is true?
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In a reaction where the product is at a higher energy level than the substrate, what does the ΔG indicate?
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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding enzymes and reaction thermodynamics?
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What occurs at equilibrium when the free energy change (ΔG) is zero?
What occurs at equilibrium when the free energy change (ΔG) is zero?
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Which aspect does NOT change as a result of enzyme action on a biochemical reaction?
Which aspect does NOT change as a result of enzyme action on a biochemical reaction?
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What does a negative ΔG imply about the substrate and product concentrations at equilibrium?
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What structural difference does NADP+ have compared to NAD+?
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What occurs to the alcohol substrate during its oxidation when NAD+ is involved?
What occurs to the alcohol substrate during its oxidation when NAD+ is involved?
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Why are oxidation and reduction processes described as coupled in reactions involving NAD+?
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During the reduction of NAD+ to NADH, what occurs to the nicotinamide ring?
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Which statement accurately reflects the roles of NADH and NADPH in biological processes?
Which statement accurately reflects the roles of NADH and NADPH in biological processes?
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What happens to NAD+ during the oxidation of a secondary alcohol?
What happens to NAD+ during the oxidation of a secondary alcohol?
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Which of the following correctly represents the process involved when NAD+ acts as a cofactor?
Which of the following correctly represents the process involved when NAD+ acts as a cofactor?
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What is the main function of niacin in relation to NAD+?
What is the main function of niacin in relation to NAD+?
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What does a negative value for standard free energy change (ΔGo') indicate regarding the equilibrium constant (K'eq)?
What does a negative value for standard free energy change (ΔGo') indicate regarding the equilibrium constant (K'eq)?
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Why do biologists prefer using the modified version of standard free energy (ΔGo')?
Why do biologists prefer using the modified version of standard free energy (ΔGo')?
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What is the main implication of ΔGo' being zero in a reaction?
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)?
What occurs at equilibrium in relation to standard free energy (ΔG)?
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Which statement is true regarding the relationship between ΔGo' and reaction rates?
Which statement is true regarding the relationship between ΔGo' and reaction rates?
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What does the prime notation (') in ΔGo' specifically indicate?
What does the prime notation (') in ΔGo' specifically indicate?
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Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the effect of enzymes on ΔGo?
Which of the following statements is accurate regarding the effect of enzymes on ΔGo?
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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
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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.
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Relationship between ΔGo' and equilibrium constant (K'eq):
- ΔGo' = -RTlnK'eq
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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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This quiz covers key features and classifications of enzymes, highlighting their role as biological catalysts. Understand enzyme specificity, factors influencing enzyme activity, and the six major classes of enzymes. Test your knowledge of how enzymes operate and their importance in biochemical reactions.