Chapter 8
Transcript of Chapter 8
CH. 8 WARM-UP
1. What are the 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics?
2. Give the definition and an example of:A. Catabolic reactionB. Anabolic reaction
CHAPTER 8
An Introduction to Metabolism
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Examples of endergonic and exergonic reactions.
The key role of ATP in energy coupling. That enzymes work by lowering the energy
of activation. The catalytic cycle of an enzyme that results
in the production of a final product. The factors that influence enzyme activity.
Metabolism is the totality of an organism’s chemical reactionsManage the materials and energy
resources of a cell
METABOLIC PATHWAYSCatabolic pathways release energy
by breaking down complex molecules into simpler compoundsEg. digestive enzymes break down
food release energy
Anabolic pathways consume energy to build complex molecules from simpler onesEg. amino acids link to form muscle
protein
ENERGY = CAPACITY TO DO WORKKinetic energy (KE): energy associated
with motionHeat (thermal energy) is KE associated
with random movement of atoms or molecules
Potential energy (PE): stored energy as a result of its position or structureChemical energy is PE available for
release in a chemical reaction Energy can be convertedconverted from one form
to anotherEg. chemical mechanical electrical
A closedclosed system, such as liquid in a thermos, is isolated from its surroundings
In an openopen system, energy and matter can be transferred between the system and its surroundings
Organisms are open systemsOrganisms are open systems
THERMODYNAMICS IS THE STUDY OF ENERGY TRANSFORMATIONS THAT OCCUR IN NATURE
THE FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
The energy of the universe is constantThe energy of the universe is constantEnergy can be transferred and
transformedEnergy cannot be created or destroyed
Also called the principle of Conservation of Energy
THE SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
Every energy transfer or transformation Every energy transfer or transformation increases the entropy increases the entropy (disorder) of the universe(disorder) of the universe
During every energy transfer or transformation, some energy is unusable, often lost as heat
A cell does three main kinds of work:MechanicalTransportChemical
To do work, cells manage energy resources by energy coupling, the use of an:
exergonic (energy releasing) process to drive an endergonic (energy absorbing) one
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the cell’s main energy source in energy coupling
Modified nucleotide ATP = adenine + ribose + 3 phosphates
When the bonds between the phosphate groups are broken by hydrolysis hydrolysis energy is released
This release of energy comes from the chemical change to a state of lower free chemical change to a state of lower free energyenergy, not in the phosphate bonds themselves
HOW ATP PERFORMS WORK
Exergonic release of Pi is used to do the endergonic work of cell
When ATP is hydrolyzed, it becomes ADP (adenosine diphosphate)
LE 8-11
NH2
Glu
P i
P i
P i
P i
Glu NH3
P
P
P
ATPADP
Motor protein
Mechanical work: ATP phosphorylates motor proteins
Protein moved
Membraneprotein
Solute
Transport work: ATP phosphorylates transport proteins
Solute transported
Chemical work: ATP phosphorylates key reactants
Reactants: Glutamic acidand ammonia
Product (glutamine)made
+ +
+
CatalystCatalyst: substance that can change the rate of a reaction without being altered in the process; not consumed
EnzymeEnzyme = biological catalyst; highly specific; named for reaction they catalyze
Speeds up metabolic reactions by lowering the activation energyactivation energy (energy needed to start reaction)
SUBSTRATE SPECIFICITY OF ENZYMES
The reactant that an enzyme acts on is called the enzyme’s substrate substrate
The enzyme binds to its substrate, forming an enzyme-substrate complexenzyme-substrate complex
The active site active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds
INDUCED FIT: ENZYME FITS SNUGLY AROUND SUBSTRATE, “CLASPING HANDSHAKE”
An enzyme’s activity can be affected by:temperaturepHSalinityEnzyme concSubstrate
concActivatorsInhibitors
ENZYME CONCENTRATION
ENZYME/SUBSTRATE CONCENTRATION
Enzyme ConcentrationAs ↑ enzyme = ↑ reaction rateReaction rate levels off when substrate
becomes limiting factor. Not all enzyme molecules can find substrate.
Substrate ConcentrationAs ↑ substrate = ↑ reaction rateReaction rate levels off when all
enzyme have active site engaged. Enzyme is saturated. Max rate of reaction
COFACTORS CofactorsCofactors are nonprotein enzyme helpers such
as minerals (eg. Zn, Fe, Cu) CoenzymesCoenzymes are organic cofactors (eg. vitamins)
Enzyme Inhibitors Competitive inhibitorsCompetitive inhibitors bind to the active site of
an enzyme, competing with the substrate Noncompetitive inhibitorsNoncompetitive inhibitors bind to another part
of an enzyme, causing the enzyme to change shape and making the active site nonfunctional
INHIBITION OF ENZYME ACTIVITY
REGULATION OF ENZYME ACTIVITY
To regulate metabolic pathways, the cell switches on/off the genes that encode specific enzymes
Allosteric regulation: protein’s function at one site is affected by binding of a regulatory molecule to a separate site (allosteric site)Activator – stabilizes active siteInhibitor – stabilizes inactive formCooperativity – one substrate triggers
shape change in other active sites increase catalytic activity
FEEDBACK INHIBITION End product of an metabolic pathway shuts
down pathway by binding to the allosteric site of an enzyme
Prevent wasting chemical resources, increase efficiency of cell
FEEDBACK INHIBITION