enzymes Flashcards

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anabolic reactions ___ energy and ___ larger molecules from smaller

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need, make

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catabolic reactions ___ energy and ___ ___ large molecules into smaller

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release, break down

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allosteric inhibition

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substrates bonds to allosteric site and stabilizes the enzyme shape so that the active sites are closed

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how are enzymes regulated

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modifying the active site of the enzyme and switching genes that code for enzymes on or off

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How does a change in the enzyme’s environment affect the activity of the enzyme?

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If the temperature or pH of the environment is changed causes enzyme to change shape or denature

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Competitive inhibition

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reduce enzyme activity by blocking substrates from bonding to an active site

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noncompetitive inhibition

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bind to an area other than the active site which changes the shape of the active site and preventing substrates from binding

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How is competitive inhibition different from allosteric inhibition?

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allosteric binds to the allosteric site and stabalizes the enzyme so the active site closes whereas competitive reduces enzyme activity by blocking the active site

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