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Biochemistry
Undergraduate 1
11/30/2011

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Term
Ksub m
Definition
substrate concentration at which the enzyme operates at one
half of its maximum velocity
Term
Determining Ksub m and V max
Definition
set constant E and decide different S values; measure V
Term
Ksub m= S
Definition
v0=1/2 V max
Term
Ksub m= S
Definition
v0=1/2 V max
Term
double reciprocal plot y= x=
Definition
y=1/v0 x=-1/KM
Term
glyphosate is an inhibitor of what and blocks the production of what?
Definition
EPSP synthase; stops the shikimate pathway and prevents synthesis of aromatic amino acids
Term
Symptoms of sickle cell anemia
Definition
RBC lysis
Swelling of the extremities
Increased chance of stroke
Increased likelihood of bacterial infection
Term
In the presence of a competitive inhibitor
Definition
Ksub m increases
Vmax stays the same
Term
sickle cell anemia is caused by
Definition
a single point mutation on one monomer
Term
Why is Vmax difficult to determine on a graph?
Definition
The curve approaches the max but never reaches it
Term
A hemoglobin mutation with no physiological impact
Definition
Hb Hikari
Term
slope of double reciprocal plot
Definition
Ksub m/Vmax
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