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Covalent bonds:
Covalent bonds: Strong molecular interactions mediated by shared electrons.
Noncovalent bonds:
Noncovalent bonds: Weak, reversible molecular interactions
Van der Waals bonds:
Van der Waals bonds: A nonspecific attraction (occurs when any two
atoms are 3–4 Å apart).
water
Polar.
■ Triangular.
■ Highly cohesive.
■ Excellent solvent for polar molecules.
■ Weakens ionic and H-bonds.
Catalyzes the reaction between CO2 and H2O.
■ Extremely fast enzyme.
Carbonic Anhydrase
Located largely in erythrocytes and kidneys.
■ A metalloenzyme: contains zinc.
Carbonic Anhydrase
The total energy of a closed system is conserved.
First law of thermodynamic
The entropy of a closed system always increases.
■ Second law of thermodynamics
Direct calorimetry:
Direct measurement of the amount of heat produced
in a given system.
Indirect calorimetry:
Measurement of the amount of heat produced in
terms of inhaled O2 and exhaled CO2.
Highly specific catalysts for biochemical reactions.
■ Classified according to their mechanism of action.
enzymes
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Composed of proteins combined with nonprotein structures (either
organic or inorganic) that aid in their function
Metallic Coenzymes
Coenzymes
■ Cofactors
■ Prosthetic groups
metallic coenzymes
Coenzyme:
Nonprotein portion of an enzyme.
Apoenzyme:
Protein portion of an enzyme. Catalytically inactive by itself.
Haloenzyme: ■
Complete, catalytically active enzyme.\
= Apoenzyme + Coenzyme
Isozymes:
Enzymes with subtle molecular differences that catalyze the
same reaction.
Oxidoreductases:
■
Catalyze redox reactions.
Transferases:
Catalyze the transfer of functional groups.
Hydrolases: ■
Catalyze bond cleavage by hydrolysis.
Isomerases:
Catalyze a change in molecular structure.
Lyases:
Catalyze bond cleavage by elimination.
■
Ligases:
Catalyze the union of two molecules.