2- Energetics And Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is free energy?
A
the amount of energy within a molecule that could perform useful work at a constant temperature
2
Q
What is the free energy released when ATP-> ADP and Pi
A
ΔG = 31kJ/mol
3
Q
What is the transition state
A
the particular conformation of the substrate in which the atoms of the molecule are rearranged both geometrically and electronically so that the reaction can proceed.
4
Q
What does lysozyme do
A
catalyses the hydrolysis of sugar molecules within bacterial cell walls that are necessary for their structure
