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Biochemistry Exam 3
Enzyme Kinetics; Dr. Ryals, University of West Florida
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Undergraduate 3
11/11/2009

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10^3 to 10^12
Definition
Most reactions, both forward and backward, are increased by this factor
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25,000
Definition
Number of biochemical reactions known to have a specific enzyme for enhancement
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10^6
Definition
Number of total enzymes known
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Effectors
Definition
These modulate enzyme activity
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Activators and Inhibitors
Definition
These are 2 types of effectors
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Specificity
Definition
Most enzymes have a _______ for a narrow range of substrates
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Active Site
Definition
Enzymes bind to substrates at the
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Type and Arrangement of amino acid R-group in active site
Definition
This determines the substrate molecule that can bind and react
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5
Definition
How many R-groups per active site?
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Non-covalent cofactors and covalent prosthetic groups
Definition
These are not protein molecules associated with the enzyme on or near the active site; They help to determine substrate specificity
Term
Which of 6 major enzyme classes
Definition
1st integer in E.C. name
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type of bond acted upon
Definition
2nd integer in E.C. name
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Subclass of bond type and group transfer
Definition
3rd integer in E.C. name
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Serial Number
Definition
4th integer in E.C. name
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Hexokinase
Definition
This enzyme catalyzes the phosphorylation of D-glucose
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E.C. 1; Catalyzes redox reactions, proton or electron donor is one of the substrates
Definition
Oxidoreductase
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E.C. 2: Catalyzes group treasfer
Definition
Transferase
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E.C. 3: Catalyzes the hydrolytic cleavage of C-C, C-N, C-O, etc.
Definition
Hydrolase
Term
E.C. 4: Catalyzes non-hydrolytic cleavage of C-C, C-N, C-O; adds a double bond or addition to a double bond
Definition
Lyase
Term
E.C. 5: Catalyzes molecular geometry re-arrangement; transfer of groups to yield isomeric forms
Definition
Isomerase
Term
E.C. 6: Ligation (joining) of 2 molecules with hydrolysis of increased energy bond (condensation coupled to ATP hydrolysis)
Definition
Ligase
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Activation Energy
Definition
Energy for reaction to proceed is called
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Decreases
Definition
Binding of enzyme to substrate ___ activation energy
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Transition State
Definition
Rate of Reaction depends upon how efficiently the reactants meet the ____ _____.
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Transition State
Definition
This is an unstable, energized atom where bonds are broken and formed
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Ground State
Definition
Reactants are normally in this state and have little potential energy
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10^-13 seconds
Definition
This is how long the transition state is stable.
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Transition State Analogs
Definition
This is the stable structure that resembles postulated transition state
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Facilitation of Proximity (Propinquity Effect)
Definition
The reaction rate of reaction is increased when enzyme removes molecules from dilute solution and holds them close together in enzyme active site
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Covalent Catalysis
Definition
Rate of reaction is increased when amino acid in active site with aliphatic R-group of enzyme attacks electrophilic substrate, forming a covalent bond between enzyme and substrate
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COO, NH2, aromatic OH, histidyl groups, R-OH, S
Definition
6 groups that can act as nucleophiles
Term
Acid-Base Catalysis
Definition
Increses the rate of reaction by a transfer of a proton in the transition state
Term
GLU, HIS, LYS, ASP, TYR, CYS
Definition
Amino Acids that act as acid catalysts when pronated
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pKa of active site and enzymes optimum pH
Definition
Acid Base Catalysis depends on these two factors
Term
Molecular Distortion and Strain
Definition
Increase in the rate of reaction when the strain induced in bond systems of reactants is released when the transition state converts to products
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Law of Mass Action
Definition
States that an increased concentration of reactants equals an increased reaction rate
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Pre-steady state
Definition
This is another term for the initial period.
Term
Steady State
Definition
Reaction achieves this when the E.S. and concentration of any other intermediates remain constant
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k
Definition
Rate constant
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k2 or kcat
Definition
Catalytic rate, or product formation rate
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k2 or kcat
Definition
Measures the number of molecules turned per enzyme per molecule per second
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V0= Vmax[S]/ km + [S]
Definition
This is the Michaelis Menten equation
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Km
Definition
Michaelis Menten constant
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k (Et-Es)[S]
Definition
Equation for the rate of product formation
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k-1 [ES] + k2[ES]
Definition
Equation for the rate of product breakdown
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Steady State Assumption
Definition
The initial velocity of a reaction reflects a steady state where ES is constant or ES formation is equal to ES breakdown
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km=[S]
Definition
This equation is only true when Vmax is equal to 1/2Vo
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k2/km
Definition
A direct measure of reaction efficiency can be measured by
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Theoretical Max Efficiency
Definition
This is the term for when every collision of E and S gives ES
Term
1/Vo= (km/Vmax)(1/[S]) + (1/Vmax)
Definition
Limeweaver Burke Equation
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km
Definition
If a reaction is using more than one substrate, this is different for each substrate.
Term
Bisubstrate Reactions
Definition
This type of reaction involves the transfer of one atom or a group from one substrate to another substrate.
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Random Binding and Ordered Binding
Definition
What are the 2 types of ternary complex formation?
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Ternary Complex Formation (Ordered and Random Binding) and Ping Pong/Double Displacement
Definition
What are the two types of bisubstrate reactions?
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Competitive Inhibition
Definition
This occurs when an inhibitor molecule looks like substrate and competes for binding at active site
Term
[S]
Definition
If this is increased in competitive inhibition, probability of I binding is minimized and the reaction has a normal Vmax
Term
When the enzyme denatures.
Definition
Enzymatic reactions behave similarly up to this point.
Term
Low
Definition
Which is more stable? Low MW enzymes, or high MW enzymes?
Term
They shake apart because they are held together by weak interactions.
Definition
Why are high MW less stable?
Term
The relationship between k and Ea
Definition
What does the Arrhenius Equation show?
Term
pH
Definition
This effects the ionizable state; it influences active site structures and effects enzyme efficiency
Term
Ribozymes
Definition
RNA that behave like enzymes.
Term
amphipathic lipid
Definition
Surface Dilution Kinetics enzymes have these kinds of substrates, activators, and inhibitors.
Term
Surface Dilution Kinetics
Definition
This model takes into account surface concentration of lipids and bulk concentration
Term
Mixed Micelle
Definition
This system is used in assaying lipid dependent enzyme activity.
Term
Non-ionic detergent Triton X-100 and lipids
Definition
Mixed Micelle is composed of these two components.
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Bulk concentration and Surface Concentration
Definition
These two specific substrate concentrations are included in surface dilution kinetics.
Term
Neutral Diluter
Definition
To alter the surface concentration of a substrate, add or remove this from the mixed micelles.
Term
Neutral Diluter
Definition
This does not interfere with catalytic or modulator sites on an enzyme (No change in size, area occupied, and surface charge.)
Term
1. Soluble enzyme (E) combines with mixed micelle (A) forms EA
2. If E binds non-specifically to the micelle surface, A is equal to the sum molar concentration of Triton and lipid substrate
Definition
Define the terms of the "surface binding model"
Term
When enzyme bonds specifically to A, A is equal to the molar concentration of lipid substrate
Definition
Define the "phospholipid binding model"
Term
EAB
Definition
Once an enzyme is associated with the Triton, lipid, and mixed micelle, it binds to the individual lipid molecule forming this complex.
Term
Mole fraction or mole percentage
Definition
The concentration of lipids in a mixed micelle can be shown as...
Term
Non-competitive Inhibition
Definition
This occurs when the inhibitor binds away from the active site on E or ES
Term
Uncompetitive Inhibition
Definition
Occurs when the inhibitor will only bind to the ES complex
Term
Uncompetitive Inhibition
Definition
This plots as a parallel line
Term
Irreversible Inhibition
Definition
The inhibitor combines with and destroys a functional group in the active site of an enzyme
Term
"Suicide" Inhibitors
Definition
These become reactive after binding to active site
Term
Regulatory Enzymes
Definition
The reaction product of one enzyme reaction becomes the substrate for the next
Term
Allosteric Enzymes
Definition
Function through reversible, non-covalent binding of a modulator molecule
Term
Feedback Inhibition
Definition
Occurs when end product inhibits enzyme; slows production
Term
Phosphorylation
Definition
Most common covalent modification
Term
Protein Kinase
Definition
How does a phosphate group get added?
Term
Protein Phosphatase
Definition
How do you remove phosphate?
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