Several factors affect the rate at which enzymatic reactions proceed - temperature, pH, enzyme concentration, substrate concentration, and the presence of any inhibitors or activators. PDF version of Introduction to Enzymes. Introduction to Enzymes Video. Here k 1 , k 2 and k 3 represent the velocity constants for the respective reactions, as indicated by arrows.
It indicates that half of the enzyme molecules i. K m value is a constant and a characteristic feature of a given enzyme. It is a representative for measuring the strength of ES complex. A low K m value indicates a strong affinity between enzyme and substrate, whereas a high K m value reflects a weak affinity between them.
For majority of enzymes, the K m values are in the range of 10 -5 to 10 -2 moles. For the determination of K m value, the substrate saturation curve Fig. By taking the reciprocals of the equation 1 , a straight line graphic representation is obtained. The Line weaver-Burk plot is shown in Fig. Further, the double reciprocal plot is useful in understanding the effect of various inhibitions. Velocity of an enzyme reaction increases with increase in temperature up to a maximum and then declines.
A bell-shaped curve is usually observed Fig. However, a few enzymes e. Increase in the hydrogen ion concentration pH considerably influences the enzyme activity and a bell-shaped curve is normally obtained Fig.
Each enzyme has an optimum pH at which the velocity is maximum. Most of the enzymes of higher organisms show optimum activity around neutral pH Enzyme and substrate concentrations influence the reaction rate. Factors such as pH, temperature, effectors, and inhibitors modify the enzyme conformation, altering its catalytic activity. Altogether, they reflect the current metabolic situations and trigger changes in the inherent characteristics of the enzyme and its interaction to promote or impede enzymatic reactions.
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These factors are: 1. Enzyme Concentration The transient bonds between enzymes and their substrates catalyze the reactions by decreasing the activation energy and stabilizing the transition state. Enzyme Function pH range Optimal pH 1. Trypsin Found in the small intestine, trypsin is another protease that digests proteins.
It is found in all human tissue and is most abundant in the intestine and placenta. Temperature In the same way that pH affects enzymes, temperature also influences the stability of their intramolecular bonds. Thermococcus hydrothermalis Prokaryotic archaea found in the East Pacific hydrothermal vent 5. Halomonas meridiana Gram-negative bacteria found in Antarctica salt lake 7. Pseudoalteromonas haloplanktis Fast-growing bacteria found in antarctic seawater 7. Effector or Inhibitor Many enzymes require non-substrate and non-enzyme molecules to regulate or initiate their catalytic function.
In Conclusion All in all, enzymes play a vital role in metabolic responses, shaping how cells and organisms mature and adapt. Boyer R, Concepts in Biochemistry, 3rd edition.
Punekar, N S. Singapore: Springer Singapore. Marini I. Biochem Mol Biol Educ. Sample Preparation for Glycoproteins. In: Comprehensive Sampling and Sample Preparation. Proteins are chains of amino acids joined end to end. This chain is not straight — it twists and folds as different amino acids in the chain are attracted to, or repel each other. Each enzyme is comprised of proteins made of these twisting and folding amino acids, and therefore the enzyme has a unique shape. This structure is held together by weak forces between the amino acid molecules in the chain.
High temperatures will break these forces. The enzyme, including its active site, will change shape and the substrate no longer fit. The rate of reaction will be affected, or the reaction will stop. A graph to show the effect of temperature on enzyme activity:. Enzymes are also sensitive to pH. Changing the pH of its surroundings will also change the shape of the active site of an enzyme.
Many amino acids in an enzyme molecule carry a charge. Within the enzyme molecule, positively and negatively charged amino acids will attract. This contributes to the folding of the enzyme molecule, its shape, and the shape of the active site.
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