Lecture # 4 -exam1 Flashcards
____________ in protein folding play a role in determining the final protein conformation.
Primary structures
Some proteins, even after heat denaturation, can _______
re-fold into their active conformation.
what is the rate constant: enzyme
speed it becomes a product
The rate constant of a reaction can be influenced by various factors.
temperature, adding enzymes, adding subtrates
Enzymes lower the _________, affecting the delta G of a reaction.
activation energy
most enzymes require a
cofactor or coenzyme
how do enzymes help?
limit movement to fit
Enzymes have certain characteristics, and some statements might not apply to them.
they are fit to spwecific substrates
An increase in temperature can lead to an increase in___________
the rate constant of a reaction.
two rtpes of enzymes (specificity)
lock & key
induce fit
_____ are essential for speeding up chemical reactions within cells.
Enzymes
If an inhibitor binds to the active site, it’s considered a _______
competitive inhibitor.
Methanol and ethanol can act as___________ of alcohol dehydrogenase.
competitive inhibitors
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Chaperone proteins assist in ____________ especially for those prone to misfolding.
proper protein folding,
