Catalysis Flashcards
1
Q
Covalent catalysis is
A
The active site contains a nucleophile that is briefly covalently modified.
2
Q
Covalent Catlysis require a _______ on the enzyme?
A
Nucleophile
3
Q
What type of transition metals mediate Redox reactions?
A
Transition metals with one or more oxidation states Fe2+/ Fe3+
4
Q
General Acid base catalysis rxn
A
A molecule other than water donates or accepts a proton
5
Q
Metal Ion catalysis rxn
A
Transition metals (Zn2+, Fe2+, Cu2+)
6
Q
promixal catalysis
A
Enzymes that bring two subtrates towgether to start catalysis
7
Q
covalent catalysis
A
covalent intermediate between amino acid and active site
