Lecture 3
The transition state has highest energy
What happens if you lower G ‡
G ‡ determines reaction rate Lower activation energy = More molecules climb over Therefore, more S P
What does an enzyme do? It “stabilizes” the TS “Stabilizes” =
Annotate this figure!
Photograph/Scan figure Upload JPG to Dropbox: Bio98 AE Curve
General enzyme reaction pathway General reaction pathway for enzyme E + S E.S E.TS -> E + P
Huh. How does an enzyme do that? How do you stabilize the TS?
How does an enzyme stabilize the TS? Lock & Key model Induced fit model
Lock & Key: Substrate
Induced fit
Enzymes have “active sites” Small cleft or crevice in enzyme molecule Very small part of enzyme! Has defined 3D architecture