Table of contents

1. A Review of General Chemistry5h 5m
2. Molecular Representations1h 14m
3. Acids and Bases2h 46m
4. Alkanes and Cycloalkanes4h 17m
5. Chirality3h 39m
6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics1h 22m
7. Substitution Reactions1h 48m
8. Elimination Reactions2h 30m
9. Alkenes and Alkynes2h 9m
10. Addition Reactions3h 19m
11. Radical Reactions1h 58m
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols2h 42m
13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds2h 17m
14. Synthetic Techniques1h 26m
15. Analytical Techniques:IR, NMR, Mass Spect7h 3m
16. Conjugated Systems6h 13m
17. Ultraviolet Spectroscopy51m
18. Aromaticity2h 34m
19. Reactions of Aromatics: EAS and Beyond5h 1m
20. Phenols55m
21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition4h 56m
22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS2h 51m
23. The Chemistry of Thioesters, Phophate Ester and Phosphate Anhydrides1h 10m
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon1h 53m
25. Condensation Chemistry2h 9m
26. Amines1h 43m
27. Heterocycles2h 0m
28. Carbohydrates5h 53m
29. Amino Acids4h 20m
30. Peptides and Proteins2h 42m
31. Catalysis in Organic Reactions1h 30m
32. Lipids 2h 50m
33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways2h 52m
34. Nucleic Acids1h 32m
35. Transition Metals6h 14m
36. Synthetic Polymers1h 49m

33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways

Intro to Coenzymes

Organic Chemistry

33. The Organic Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways

Intro to Coenzymes

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of a coenzyme in biochemical reactions?

To serve as a temporary carrier of specific atoms or functional groups

To permanently bind to the active site of an enzyme

To act as a catalyst and increase the rate of reaction

To provide structural support to enzymes

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Understand the role of coenzymes in biochemical reactions. Coenzymes are organic non-protein molecules that bind temporarily to enzymes to assist in the catalysis of reactions.

Recognize that coenzymes often act as carriers for specific atoms or functional groups during the reaction process. This means they help transfer these groups from one molecule to another.

Differentiate between coenzymes and other enzyme helpers. Unlike cofactors, which can be metal ions, coenzymes are organic molecules and are not permanently bound to the enzyme.

Consider the temporary nature of coenzyme binding. Coenzymes bind to the enzyme only during the reaction and are released afterward, allowing them to participate in multiple reactions.

Reflect on the options provided. The primary role of a coenzyme is not to permanently bind to the enzyme, act as a catalyst, or provide structural support, but rather to serve as a temporary carrier of specific atoms or functional groups.