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The meat tenderizer used in cooking is primarily papain, a protease enzyme isolated from the fruit of the papaya tree. Why do you suppose papain is so effective at tenderizing meat?
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Ch.19 Enzymes and Vitamins
McMurry8th EditionFundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological ChemistryISBN: 9780134015187
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- Ch.1 Matter and Measurements27
- Ch.2 Atoms and the Periodic Table20
- Ch.3 Ionic Compounds8
- Ch.4 Molecular Compounds23
- Ch.5 Classification & Balancing of Chemical Reactions12
- Ch.6 Chemical Reactions: Mole and Mass Relationships28
- Ch.7 Chemical Reactions: Energy, Rate and Equilibrium64
- Ch.8 Gases, Liquids and Solids24
- Ch.9 Solutions52
- Ch.10 Acids and Bases25
- Ch.11 Nuclear Chemistry22
- Ch.12 Introduction to Organic Chemistry: Alkanes57
- Ch.13 Alkenes, Alkynes, and Aromatic Compounds47
- Ch.14 Some Compounds with Oxygen, Sulfur, or a Halogen50
- Ch.15 Aldehydes and Ketones45
- Ch.16 Amines42
- Ch.17 Carboxylic Acids and Their Derivatives57
- Ch.18 Amino Acids and Proteins82
- Ch.19 Enzymes and Vitamins63
- Ch.20 Carbohydrates44
- Ch.21 The Generation of Biochemical Energy65
- Ch.22 Carbohydrate Metabolism45
- Ch.23 Lipids42
- Ch.24 Lipid Metabolism33
- Ch.25 Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism24
- Ch.26 Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis45
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Capitolo 19, Problema 59a
What kind of inhibition (uncompetitive, competitive, or irreversible) is present in each of the following:
a. Penicillin is used to treat certain bacterial infections. Penicillin is effective because it binds to the enzyme glycopeptide transpeptidase and does not dissociate.
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Step 1: Understand the types of enzyme inhibition. Competitive inhibition occurs when an inhibitor competes with the substrate for the active site of the enzyme. Uncompetitive inhibition occurs when the inhibitor binds only to the enzyme-substrate complex. Irreversible inhibition occurs when the inhibitor binds permanently to the enzyme, often through covalent bonds, rendering the enzyme inactive.
Step 2: Analyze the information provided in the problem. Penicillin binds to the enzyme glycopeptide transpeptidase and does not dissociate. This suggests that the binding is permanent or very strong.
Step 3: Recall the characteristics of irreversible inhibition. In irreversible inhibition, the inhibitor forms a stable, often covalent bond with the enzyme, leading to permanent inactivation of the enzyme.
Step 4: Compare the behavior of penicillin to the characteristics of irreversible inhibition. Since penicillin does not dissociate from the enzyme, it aligns with the definition of irreversible inhibition.
Step 5: Conclude that penicillin acts as an irreversible inhibitor of glycopeptide transpeptidase, as it permanently inactivates the enzyme by binding to it.
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Enzyme Inhibition
Enzyme inhibition refers to the process by which a molecule (inhibitor) decreases the activity of an enzyme. This can occur through various mechanisms, including competitive, uncompetitive, and irreversible inhibition, each affecting the enzyme's function differently. Understanding these types is crucial for analyzing how drugs like penicillin interact with bacterial enzymes.
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Irreversible Inhibition
Irreversible inhibition occurs when an inhibitor binds permanently to an enzyme, often through covalent bonds, leading to a permanent loss of enzyme activity. In the case of penicillin, it binds to glycopeptide transpeptidase and forms a stable complex, effectively preventing the enzyme from catalyzing its reaction, which is essential for bacterial cell wall synthesis.
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Glycopeptide Transpeptidase
Glycopeptide transpeptidase is an essential enzyme in bacteria that catalyzes the cross-linking of peptidoglycan layers in the bacterial cell wall. This enzyme is a target for antibiotics like penicillin, which inhibit its function, leading to weakened cell walls and ultimately bacterial cell death. Understanding its role helps explain the mechanism of action of penicillin.
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