Biochem quiz 1 enzyme kinetics Flashcards
types of enzymes and their function
What do ligases do?
Catalyze Condensation reactions using ATP as energy source.
Ezymes speed up a reaction by..
Decreasing activation energy, stabilize the transition state, lower activation energy
what is the role of oxioreductases?
oxidation reduction reactions, transfer of electrons or addition of oxygen
what does a ligase do? what is it’s function?
ligation of two substrates coupled to cleavage of ATP. Catalyze condensation reactions by utilizing ATP as an energy source.
Enzymes are ______at the end of a reaction
unchanged
How do cofactors play a role in enzyme kinetics?
Cofactors are non-proteins , commonly ions or organic molecules known as coenzymes. Certain enyzmes need cofactors for activity. ** co factors facilitate catalytic reactions
what are the different types of cofactors?
inorganic- metal ions and organic- coenzymes that can bind to Fe2+ such as heme
Name the oxidation-reduction cofactors
Nad+, Fad, Coenzyme Q
NAD+
accepts 2 e- and 1 H+ to form reduced NADH. Non covalently attached to enzyme.
FAD
can accept 2 electrons and 2 H+, covalently attached to enzyme. Derived from riboflavin. Forms FADH2.
used in oxidative phosphorylation
Coenzyme Q
can accept 2 electrons and 2 H+ . shuttles reducing equivalent to the inner mito. membrane.
Also known as ubiquinone, used in ETC
What is NAD+ derived from?
Niacin , Vitamin B3
Activation co factors: list and describe their function
form covalent bonds with the substrate. TPP, acetyl coA, Biotin, PLP
What is the role of TPP?
removes Co2 from alpha-keto acids, derived from thiamine, forms a carbanion that binds with Keto groups, involved with decarboxylation
What is the role of Coenzyme A?
reactive thiol group forms exergonic thioester with acyl groups. Shuttles acyl groups between enzymes. Used at three locations in CAC
What is the role of biotin?
activation transfer of Co2 requires energy . Biotin is covalently bonded to lysine in carboxylases. It’s reactive N covalently bonds to Co2 and requires energy.
What is the role of PLP?
activation transfer of amino groups and Co2 groups. covalently bonded to the enzyme - schiff base link to enzymes
The rate of enzyme catalyzed reaction depends on______
depends on the amount of Kcat and E:S