Proteins As Enzymes Flashcards

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1
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What structure is enzymes

A

Tertiary structure

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What is an enzyme

A

Biological organism
catalyses reaction which lowers the Ea and creates alternative pathways

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3
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What model is accepted (enzymes)

A

Induced fit model

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4
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What are the components of the model

A

Enzyme
Active site
Substrate

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5
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Induced fit model process

A

The active site induces/slightly changes shape to fit to the substrate
This forms an enzyme substrate complex

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6
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What factors affect enzymes

A

Temperature
pH
Substrate concentration
Enzyme concentration
Inhibitors

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