Regulation of Enzymes

Question 1

Two mechanisms for regulation of total enzymatic activity

Answer 1

1. Alter amount of enzyme available (alter turnover rate)

2. Alter the activity of existing enzyme molecules: non-covalent and covalent allosteric modulators

Question 2

Two mechanisms for regulation of total enzymatic activity

Answer 2

1. Alter amount of enzyme available (alter turnover rate)

2. Alter the activity of existing enzyme molecules: non-covalent and covalent allosteric modulators