Enzyme Structure and Function

Question 1

How are Enzymes Named?

Answer 1

Enzymes are somtimes named for their reactions
ie, DNA Polymerase makes polymers of DNA
Hexokinase, hexo = six, kin= adds phosphates
(6 carbons is glucose)

Question 2

What are the six types of enzymes?

Answer 2

1) Transferase - A + BX = AX + B (x is transfered)
2) Ligase -(join) A + B = AB, ( DNA LIGASE)
3) Oxidoreductase A + B: A: + B ( Transfer Electons)
Oxido = taking electrons away
Reduct= giving electrons
4) Isomerase A -> B turned into an isomer.
5) Hydorlase A + h2O -> B + C
6) Lyase A -> B + C (Generate a double bond or ring structure)

Question 3

How do enzymes make reactions go faster?

Answer 3

They reduce the Ea or activation energy

Question 4

What is the active site

Answer 4

the place where the enzyme binds to the substrate.

Question 5

What does a co-enzymes

Answer 5

Organic carrier molecules. Hold on certain things for an enzymes. NADH is a

Question 6

What is a co-factor

Answer 6

they participate in catalysis.

DNA Polymerase.

Question 7

Can Enzymes function on their own?

Answer 7

No, They need help, thru co-factors, (carriers) and co-enzymes, (assist with catalysis)

Question 8

How do vitamins and minerals help your body?

Answer 8

They provide co-factors and co-enzymes. Vitimans, are organic molecules that can act as either. Minerals are inorganic that mainly act as co-enzymes, except Calcium.

Question 9

How do enzymes work best?

Answer 9

They work best in their proper environment. Proper pH and temp. Changes in pH or temp can reduce/ eliminate enzyme functionality.