This page covers the structure and functions of various organic molecules such as hydrocarbons, fats, phospholipids, cholesterol, carbohydrates, amino acids, and proteins. It details the classificatio...This page covers the structure and functions of various organic molecules such as hydrocarbons, fats, phospholipids, cholesterol, carbohydrates, amino acids, and proteins. It details the classification of hydrocarbons, the composition of fats and phospholipids, the role of cholesterol in cell membranes, and the significance of carbohydrates as glucose polymers. Proteins, essential for life, are derived from amino acids, with their functions influenced by their structures.
This page outlines the role of biological catalysts, primarily proteins known as enzymes, in accelerating chemical reactions by lowering activation energy. Enzyme specificity is highlighted through th...This page outlines the role of biological catalysts, primarily proteins known as enzymes, in accelerating chemical reactions by lowering activation energy. Enzyme specificity is highlighted through the "induced fit" mechanism, with activity influenced by pH, temperature, and the need for cofactors. Competitive inhibition occurs when similar substrates vie for binding.
