Set 16 Enzymes and Hormones Flashcards
Most enzymes are:
proteins
Enzymes function:
speed up reactions
enzyme + cofactor =
holoenzyme
enzyme without cofactor:
apoenzyme
What regulates enzyme synthesis?
steroids
What is a zymogen?
protein that becomes an active enzyme when parts are removed
What is the allosteric site?
area on enzyme where a compound may bind and change rate of activity
When do enzymes reach maximum velocity?
when all binding sites are saturated
What is the function of a kinase?
transfers a phosphate
What is the function of an oxidoreductase?
move hydrogen (catabolic)
What is the function of NAD?
breaks molecules
What is the function of NADH?
builds molecules
What does the suffix “ine” mean?
AA derivative
What does the suffix “in” mean?
peptide
What does the suffix “one” mean?
streoid