10 Questions
What are the three fields into which biochemistry may be divided?
Structural biology, enzymology, and metabolism
Which biological macromolecules are extensively studied in biochemistry?
Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids
What does biochemistry focus on understanding?
The chemical basis allowing biological molecules to give rise to cellular processes
Which scientific field is closely related to biochemistry?
Molecular biology
What does much of biochemistry deal with?
The structures, bonding, functions, and interactions of biological macromolecules
What is allosteric regulation in biochemistry?
Regulation of an enzyme by binding an effector molecule at a site other than the enzyme's active site
What are effectors that enhance the protein's activity referred to as?
Allosteric activators
What term is used for effectors that decrease the protein's activity?
Allosteric inhibitors
What do allosteric sites allow effectors to do?
Bind to the protein and cause conformational changes
What does the term 'allostery' refer to?
'Other' and 'solid (object)' in Ancient Greek
Test your knowledge of the basic concepts in biochemistry, including structural biology, enzymology, and metabolism. Explore the chemical processes within living organisms and their relation to biology and chemistry.
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