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Which molecules reduce or stop the rate of enzymic reactions?
What type of complex is formed when a reversible inhibitor combines with an enzyme?
Which type of enzyme inhibition is characterized by the inhibitor rapidly dissociating from the enzyme?
Which type of inhibition occurs when the inhibitor binds to a different site on the enzyme than the substrate?
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Which enzyme plays a central role in the tricarboxylic acid cycle?
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Study Notes
Enzyme Inhibition and Reaction Rates
- Molecules that reduce or stop the rate of enzymatic reactions are known as enzyme inhibitors.
- Inhibition can be reversible or irreversible, with reversible inhibitors forming temporary complexes.
Complex Formation
- When a reversible inhibitor combines with an enzyme, it forms an enzyme-inhibitor complex.
- This interaction can affect the enzyme's activity without permanently altering its structure.
Types of Inhibition
- Rapidly dissociating inhibitors are characteristic of competitive inhibition, allowing for temporary blockage of the active site.
- In non-competitive inhibition, the inhibitor binds to a site on the enzyme separate from the active site, impacting enzyme function regardless of substrate presence.
Key Enzyme in Metabolism
- Isocitrate dehydrogenase is a central enzyme in the tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, crucial for aerobic respiration and energy production in cells.
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Test your knowledge on enzyme inhibition and learn about the different molecules that can reduce or stop enzymic reactions. Explore how inhibitors bind to enzymes and prevent the formation of ES complexes. Discover the various chemical agents that can act as inhibitors in tissues and cells.
