Practice - Substrate Binding and Induced Fit (Proximity and Orientation)
Practice Questions
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What is the enzyme-substrate complex?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a temporary partnership between the two.
Describe induced fit in one sentence.
💡 Hint: Focus on the words 'change' and 'shape'.
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What is the primary advantage of the induced fit model?
💡 Hint: Consider why flexibility might be helpful.
True or False: The lock and key model is completely accurate in describing enzyme behavior.
💡 Hint: Think about how often things can change shape.
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Challenge Problems
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A new enzyme is discovered that drastically reduces activation energy for a specific reaction. Design a hypothetical experiment to determine if it uses the induced fit mechanism.
💡 Hint: What methods will you use to observe binding flexibility or reaction rates?
Discuss the implications of enzyme flexibility in the development of enzyme inhibitors. What design strategies could be employed?
💡 Hint: Consider how understanding enzyme behavior helps in drug design.
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