Biochem 6.2 Enzyme Regulation and Covalent Modifications
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What does reversible covalent modification refer to?

  • The permanent alteration of a protein's structure.
  • The thermodynamic reversibility of a single enzymatic reaction.
  • The ability to undo a covalent modification through a separate enzymatic reaction. (correct)
  • The modification of a protein that cannot be reversed.

Which of the following amino acids can be phosphorylated?

  • Methionine
  • Proline
  • Cysteine
  • Serine (correct)

What role does a kinase play in phosphorylation?

  • It hydrolyzes ATP to generate energy.
  • It adds phosphate groups to proteins. (correct)
  • It stabilizes protein structures.
  • It removes phosphate groups from proteins.

How is the phosphate group typically removed from a phosphorylated protein?

<p>Through hydrolysis by a phosphatase enzyme. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary thermodynamic characteristic of the kinase and phosphatase reactions?

<p>Both reactions are thermodynamically irreversible when considered individually. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of phosphorylation on enzymes?

<p>It can control the level of enzyme activity, depending on the enzyme modified. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of post-translational modification?

<p>Vitamination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What byproduct is generated during the removal of a phosphate group by phosphatase?

<p>H2O (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are zymogens specifically known for?

<p>Being inactive proteins converted by cleavage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about pepsinogen is true?

<p>It can self-activate through proteolytic cleavage. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a covalent modification that can regulate enzyme activity?

<p>Zymogen activation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes dynamic covalent modifications of enzymes?

<p>They can be added and removed to regulate activity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do irreversible inhibitors affect enzymes?

<p>They covalently modify an individual enzyme molecule. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following roles do zymogens play in biological systems?

<p>They are synthesized in an inactive form for regulation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What results from the proteolytic cleavage of proinsulin?

<p>It is converted into insulin, the active hormone. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of most post-translational modifications?

<p>They can irreversibly change enzyme activity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary result of a single activated Kinase A in the signal cascade?

<p>It results in 100 molecules of active Kinase C. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do feedback or allosteric modulators differ from covalent modifications?

<p>They require binding to the enzyme to exert their effect. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do phosphatases play in overriding feedback inhibition during glycolysis?

<p>They prevent the feedback inhibition caused by high ATP levels. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding dynamic covalent modifications of enzymes?

<p>They can fine-tune the level of an enzyme's activity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism by which modulation is achieved in feedback regulation?

<p>Through reversible binding of an effector. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of enzyme activity, how does the signal amplification affect cellular response?

<p>It creates a rapid and increase in the number of active enzymes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the comparison between feedback modulation and covalent modification?

<p>Covalent modification often leads to signal amplification. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect does high ATP concentration typically have on glycolysis?

<p>It inhibits the glycolytic process via feedback regulation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of phosphorylation on glycogen synthase?

<p>It deactivates glycogen synthase. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does phosphorylation affect enzyme activity mechanistically?

<p>It induces a conformational change in the enzyme. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines an enzyme being 'turned on'?

<p>Its catalytic efficiency rises. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about phosphorylation sites on enzymes is true?

<p>Phosphorylation at different sites may have opposing effects. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advantage does covalent modification of enzymes provide?

<p>It supplements and enhances other regulatory mechanisms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when glycogen phosphorylase is phosphorylated?

<p>It activates the breakdown of glycogen to glucose. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following enzymes would be classified as a kinase?

<p>An enzyme that adds phosphate groups. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can covalent modification amplify a cellular signal?

<p>Through signal cascades involving multiple targets. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Proproteins

Proteins that are synthesized in an inactive form and then converted to an active form by proteolytic cleavage.

Zymogens

Proproteins that generate an enzyme upon cleavage.

Pepsinogen

An example of a zymogen that can proteolytically cleave itself under certain conditions, irreversibly converting it into its active form, pepsin.

Dynamic Covalent Modifications

Covalent modifications that are dynamic - they can be added and removed to regulate an enzyme's activity.

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Post-Translational Modifications (PTMs)

Covalent modifications that occur on a peptide after the sequence has been accurately translated by a ribosome.

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Irreversible inhibitors

Irreversible inhibitors that stop an enzyme's catalytic activity by covalently modifying an individual molecule.

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Zymogen Activation

The process of irreversibly activating a zymogen by proteolytic cleavage.

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Dynamic PTMs

Covalent modifications that are added and removed to regulate enzyme activity.

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Phosphorylation

A chemical modification where a phosphate group is added to a protein, typically on a serine, threonine, or tyrosine residue.

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Kinases

Enzymes that catalyze the addition of a phosphate group to a protein.

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Phosphatases

Enzymes that catalyze the removal of a phosphate group from a protein.

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Phosphorylation Status

The balance between kinase and phosphatase activity determines the phosphorylation state of a protein.

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Phosphorylation and Enzyme Activity

Phosphorylation can regulate the activity of enzymes by altering their structure or interactions.

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Dynamic Regulation

Phosphorylation is a dynamic covalent modification, meaning it can be added and removed.

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Importance of Dynamic Modifications

Dynamic covalent modifications play a crucial role in regulating cellular processes by controlling protein activity and function.

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Enzyme regulation by phosphorylation

Phosphorylation can either activate or inactivate an enzyme.

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How phosphorylation affects enzyme activity

Phosphorylation changes an enzyme's shape, affecting its ability to bind substrate or its catalytic efficiency.

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Multiple phosphorylation sites

Enzymes can have multiple phosphorylation sites, each with different effects on activity.

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Covalent modification as an enzyme regulation method

Covalent modification supplements other regulatory mechanisms like feedback inhibition and allosteric control.

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Covalent modification's impact on allosteric signaling

Covalent modification can override or enhance allosteric signaling, providing finer control over enzyme activity.

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Amplification in signal cascades

Signal cascades amplify the original signal by using kinases and phosphatases that act on multiple substrates.

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Kinases and phosphatases in phosphorylation

Kinases add phosphate groups to proteins, while phosphatases remove them.

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Phosphorylation's role in signal cascades

Phosphorylation status plays a critical role in propagating cellular responses by controlling the activation and deactivation of enzymes within signal cascades.

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Signal Amplification in Covalent Modification

A single molecule of an enzyme can activate many molecules of another enzyme, resulting in signal amplification.

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Overriding Feedback Inhibition

Covalent modifications can be used to overcome feedback inhibition of enzymes, allowing processes to run at a higher rate.

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Study Notes

Enzyme Regulation by Covalent Modifications

  • Enzymes are commonly regulated by covalent modifications, in addition to allosteric regulation
  • Covalent modifications are post-translational modifications that affect enzyme activity
  • Proproteins are synthesized in an inactive form and converted to an active form by proteolytic cleavage
  • Zymogens are proproteins that become enzymes after cleavage
  • Pepsinogen is an example of a zymogen that is cleaved to form the active enzyme pepsin
  • Pepsin can cleave more pepsinogen, an example of an enzyme that activates its own zymogen precursor
  • Many zymogens are activated by separate enzymes, like trypsinogen cleaved by enteropeptidase
  • The synthesis of enzymes as zymogens helps ensure they remain inactive until needed
  • Zymogens are commonly found in digestion, clotting, and apoptotic pathways
  • Aberrant early activation of zymogens can cause pathological consequences

Dynamic Covalent Modifications

  • Some covalent modifications are irreversible, stopping enzyme activity
  • Inhibitors are exogenous to the organism (e.g., drugs, toxins)
  • Zymogen activation, part of a post-translational modification, is irreversible
  • Both irreversible inhibition and zymogen activation are examples of post-translational modifications
  • Dynamic covalent modifications are reversible, meaning they can be added and removed to regulate enzyme activity
  • These modifications can be dynamic, adding or removing, which allows for regulation of enzyme activity
  • Dynamic modification isn't the reversibility of a single enzymatic reaction, but the ability to alter it by another enzyme reaction

Phosphorylation

  • Phosphorylation is a common dynamic covalent modification
  • Addition of phosphate group to the hydroxyl of serine, threonine, or sometimes tyrosine
  • Kinase enzymes catalyze the addition of phosphate using ATP
  • Phosphate groups are removed by phosphatase enzymes
  • Phosphate group addition causes a conformational change and affects enzyme activity (kcat/KM values)
  • Kinase and phosphatase reactions, though individually considered irreversible, can reversibly regulate phosphorylation status
  • Phosphorylation status of an enzyme can control activity; some are 'on' when phosphorylated, others 'off'
  • Enzymes may have multiple phosphorylation sites, with effects varying by site

Signal Cascades and Multi-Target Effects

  • Signal cascades, involving phosphorylation, can amplify cellular responses
  • Kinases and phosphatases can affect multiple different enzymes and pathways
  • Covalent regulation can override feedback mechanisms
  • Phosphorylation plays a central role in hormonal regulation of metabolic processes

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This quiz focuses on the regulation of enzymes through covalent modifications and the role of zymogens in enzymatic activity. It covers key concepts such as proproteins, pepsinogen, and the implications of early zymogen activation. Test your understanding of these vital biochemical processes!

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