Table of contents

1. Introduction to Microbiology3h 22m
2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
9. Microscopes2h 46m
10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth4h 36m
11. Controlling Microbial Growth4h 10m
12. Microbial Metabolism5h 16m
13. Photosynthesis2h 31m
14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
16. Microbial Genetics4h 44m
17. Biotechnology3h 0m
18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

12. Microbial Metabolism

Enzyme Binding Factors

Microbiology

12. Microbial Metabolism

Enzyme Binding Factors

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Multiple Choice

The organic non-protein components that aid in enzyme catalysis are called:
a) Reactants.
b) Cofactors.
c) Coenzymes.
d) Substrates.
e) Products.

Reactants.

Cofactors.

Coenzymes.

Substrates.

Products.

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Understand the role of enzymes in biological reactions: Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

Identify the components involved in enzyme catalysis: Enzymes often require additional molecules to assist in catalysis, which can be either inorganic or organic.

Differentiate between cofactors and coenzymes: Cofactors are non-protein chemical compounds or metallic ions that are required for an enzyme's activity as a catalyst. Coenzymes are a specific type of cofactor that are organic molecules.

Recognize the function of coenzymes: Coenzymes bind to the enzyme and assist in the transfer of specific atoms or functional groups during the reaction, often acting as carriers.

Clarify the distinction between coenzymes and other terms: Reactants are substances that undergo change during a reaction, substrates are the specific reactants that enzymes act upon, and products are the substances formed from the reaction.