Chapter 7
Biochemistry · 10 exercises
Problem 1
What three structure-function relationships make enzymes efficient catalysts?
5 step solution
Problem 2
Describe two ways in which enzymes are regulated.
2 step solution
Problem 3
How do enzymes increase rates of biochemical reactions?
6 step solution
Problem 4
Describe the functional roles of enzyme cofactors.
3 step solution
Problem 5
In what three ways do enzymes lower the activation energy \(\left(\Delta G^{4}\right)\) of a reaction?
3 step solution
Problem 6
Describe the structure and function of the catalytic triad in chymotrypsin.
4 step solution
Problem 8
Explain how changes in \(\mathrm{pH}\) can affect enzyme activity.
5 step solution
Problem 9
What are the three classes of reversible inhibitors? Briefly describe them and their effects on apparent \(K_{\mathrm{m}}\) and \(v_{\max }\)
4 step solution
Problem 10
What is the mechanism of feedback inhibition?
4 step solution
Problem 11
What is the most common type of covalent modification to enzymes?
2 step solution