Chapter 1 & 2 Flashcards
Exergonic
Energy is released
Endergonic
Energy must be supplied (input/absorbed)
Catalysts
Reduce needed activation energy
Enzymes
Biological catalysts
What makes up enzymes
proteins
Induced Fit Model
Enzymes bind around substrate changing shape
Enzyme synthesis
active site orients substrate in correct position for reaction brings them closer togehter
Enzyme digestion
puts stress on bonds that must be broken
saturation point
all enzyme active sites are engaged
Primary Structure
Unique sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide- not functional
Secondary Structure
folding or coiling of the polypeptide- not functional
Tertiary Structure
Overall 3-dimensional shape of polypeptide results from interactions between amino acids and r groups
Quaternary Structure
two or more polypeptide subunits
Cohesion
like molecules bonding
High Specific Heat
amount of heat needs to be absorbed for 1 gram of that substance to change by 1’C
Evaporative cooling
sweating- evaporation absorbs heat
Hydrophobic
nonpolar (lipids)
hydrophilic
polar or ionic (carbs)
Denaturation
Loses 3d shape
Changes in salinity
adds and removes cations and anions
Competitive Inhibitor
Competes for active site- blocks substrate