Table of contents

1. Introduction to Biochemistry4h 34m
2. Water3h 23m
3. Amino Acids8h 10m
4. Protein Structure10h 4m
5. Protein Techniques14h 5m
6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics13h 38m
7. Enzyme Inhibition and Regulation 8h 42m
8. Protein Function 9h 41m
9. Carbohydrates7h 49m
10. Lipids5h 49m
11. Biological Membranes and Transport 6h 37m
12. Biosignaling9h 45m
Review 1: Nucleic Acids, Lipids, & Membranes2h 47m
Review 2: Biosignaling, Glycolysis, Gluconeogenesis, & PP-Pathway3h 12m
Review 3: Pyruvate & Fatty Acid Oxidation, Citric Acid Cycle, & Glycogen Metabolism2h 26m
Review 4: Amino Acid Oxidation, Oxidative Phosphorylation, & Photophosphorylation1h 48m

6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics

Enzymes

Biochemistry

6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics

Enzymes

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following regulate enzyme activity in metabolic pathways?

Phospholipids

Structural proteins

DNA polymerases

Allosteric effectors

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Understand the concept of enzyme regulation: Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in metabolic pathways. Their activity can be regulated to ensure proper control of metabolic processes.

Learn about allosteric effectors: Allosteric effectors are molecules that bind to an enzyme at a site other than the active site (called the allosteric site). This binding can either increase (activators) or decrease (inhibitors) the enzyme's activity.

Explore the mechanism of allosteric regulation: When an allosteric effector binds to the enzyme, it induces a conformational change in the enzyme's structure. This change can alter the enzyme's ability to bind to its substrate or catalyze the reaction effectively.

Differentiate allosteric regulation from other factors: Phospholipids, structural proteins, and DNA polymerases do not directly regulate enzyme activity in metabolic pathways. Allosteric effectors are specific molecules that modulate enzyme activity through non-covalent interactions.

Apply this knowledge to metabolic pathways: Allosteric regulation is crucial for maintaining homeostasis in metabolic pathways. For example, feedback inhibition often involves allosteric effectors that prevent overproduction of certain metabolites.