Bonding and Energy Flashcards
1
Q
Ligand =
A
a molecule that binds to a particular site on another molecule
2
Q
KF =
A
Protein + Ligand –> Protein Ligand Complex
3
Q
Kr =
A
Protein Ligand Complex –> Protein + Ligand
4
Q
The lower the Kd, the _____ the affinity
A
greater
5
Q
binding function, v - def.
A
the average number of bound ligand molecules per macromolecule
6
Q
Equilibrium =
A
the concentration of the species in the reaction mixture does not change with time. The rate it the forward reaction is equal
