Section: Module 2: Lesson 2: The Central Role of Enzymes as Biological Catalysts | Biochemistry | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Explain the function of enzymes as catalysts making use of energy diagrams for catalyzed and uncatalyzed reactions.
    • Describe the principal mechanisms of enzymatic catalysis
    • Identify the principal characteristics and functions of coenzymes and their importance.
    • Describe how enzymes are regulated covalently and allosterically.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour.

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      Cooper GM. The Cell: A Molecular Approach. 2nd edition. Sunderland (MA): Sinauer Associates; 2000. The Central Role of Enzymes as Biological Catalysts - 2000