Module 04: Enzymes (Stoker) Flashcards
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They act as a catalyst for biochemical reactions. They can be denatured and activity is dramatically affected by alterations in pH, temperature and other protein denaturants
Globular Proteins (Enzymes)
These are exceptions and ribonucleic acids with catalytic activity.
Ribozymes
Enzymes are not consumed in the reactions; they are ______________.
Regenerated
What is the effect of enzymes on equilibrium constant (Keq) along with retention factor (Rf) and Rb values?
It has no effect on Keq, increase both Rf and Rb reactions at same rate. It can increase rate a 10^3 to 10^6 fold
What are the general characteristics of enzymes?
(1) Regulation (allosteric enzymes) activities of allosteric enzymes can be controlled or modulated by allosteric effectors
(2) Location: found in specific sites or organelles within the cell. Reason why enzymes are used as clinical markers for certain diseases.
What are the two (2) types of enzymes?
(1) Simple Enzymes
(2) Conjugated Enzymes
These are composed only of protein (amino acid chains).
Simple Enzyme
These types of enzymes has a non-protein part in addition to a protein part.
Conjugated Enzyme
This is the protein part of a conjugated enzyme (inactive).
Apoprotein
This is a nonprotein part of a conjugated enzyme.
Cofactor
These are constituted of an apoenzyme and co-factor. And is known to be the biochemically active conjugated enzyme
Holoenzyme (cofactor)
This is important for the chemically inactive enzymes and are small organic molecules or Inorganic ions
Cofactors
Cofactors are also known as ___________ or __________.
Coenzymes or substrates
Coenzymes/cosubstrates are derived from “__________.”
dietary vitamins
What are the typical metal ion cofactors?
Zn2+, Mg2+, Mn2+, and Fe2
What are the typical non metallic ion cofactors?
Cl-
Inorganic ion cofactors derived from “___________.”
dietary minerals
The nomenclature of an enzyme is based on what factors?
(1) Type of reaction catalyzed
(2) Identity of the substrate
This is the is the reactant in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction. This is the substance upon which the enzyme “acts.”
Substrate
What are the three important factors of the naming process?
(1) Suffix -ase identifies it as an enzymes. Exception: The suffix -in is still found in the names of some digestive enzymes, E.g. trypsin, chymotrypsin, and pepsin
(2) Type of reaction catalyzed by an enzyme is often used as a prefix
(3) Identity of substrate is often used in addition to the type of reaction
What are the six major classes (classification) of enzymes?
(1) Oxidoreductase
(2) Transferase
(3) Hydrolase
(4) Lyase
(5) Isomerase
(6) Ligase
What type of reaction does Oxidoreductase catalyze?
Oxidation-reduction
What type of reaction does Transferase catalyze?
Functional group transfer reactions
What type of reaction does Hydrolase catalyze?
Hydrolysis reaction