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convert testosterone into the active hormone, dihydrotestosterone
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What is the function of an enzyme?
The function of an enzyme is to increase the rate of a reaction.
Why are temperatures and pH important to enzyme function?
Enzymes function optimally at a patricular temperature and pH. If the temperature is decreased or increased, the enzyme will not function as effectively. The enzyme is most active only at a patricular temperature and pH. Hence, these two factors are very important for enzyme action.
3 variables that can cause an enzyme to lose its ability to function?
An enzyme is a catalyst for chemical reactions. Three variables that can cause an enzyme to lose its ability to function are temperature, pH level and concentration.
The basic function of a coenzyme?
A coenzyme helps an enzyme do its' work. Without the coenzyme, the enzyme will remain inactive.
What is ihe function of oxysomes of mitochondria?
The function of oxysome is to act as ATP synthase enzyme.
What enzyme starts with the letter b?
biliverdin reductase
Which hormone is inhibited during treatment for BPH?
Alpha-5-reductase is the enzyme that is inhibited in the treatment of BPH. This enzyme is responsible for changing testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (which is stronger).
How does Lipitor work?
It inhibits the rate-limiting enzyme (HMG-CoA reductase) in the multi-step pathway of cholesterol synthesis, in the liver.
What proteins are embedded in the mitochondria?
In the electron transport chain, NADH-Q reductase, succinate, ubiquinone, cyochrome c reductase, and cytochrome c oxidase are proteins embedded in the inner membrane of the mitochondria. Also embedded is ATP synthase, an enzyme--a specialized protein.
What is the function of an enzyme?
The function of an enzyme is to increase the rate of a reaction.
What is the active site for an enzyme?
The place where the substrate and the enzyme meet to allow the enzyme to function.
What does enzymes functions depend on?
The function of an enzyme is dependent on the shape of the enzyme. The structure and shape determines what the enzyme can do.
What is the value of the mer operon to pseudomonas?
It transcribes for mercuric reductase, which is an enzyme that reduces Hg(2+) to Hg(0). This allows pseudomonas to survive in mercury rich environments.
What happens when an enzyme is renatured?
Do you mean denatured? Form is function in an enzyme and if heat or acidity denatures an enzyme the function of the enzyme is compromised. Certain R group bonds being br5oken will denature the enzyme and give it a different conformation.
Why are temperatures and pH important to enzyme function?
Enzymes function optimally at a patricular temperature and pH. If the temperature is decreased or increased, the enzyme will not function as effectively. The enzyme is most active only at a patricular temperature and pH. Hence, these two factors are very important for enzyme action.
What happens to an enzyme when it is heated?
When an enzyme is heated it is denatured, which means that it can no longer function.
What is part of an enzyme's usual derived from?
Usually an enzyme is named after it's function.
