AP Biology Flashcards: Enzymes

Study Enzymes in AP Biology with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Define the term 'apoenzyme'.

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ANSWER

Inactive enzyme lacking its cofactor. Requires cofactor binding to become catalytically active.

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What this deck covers

This deck focuses on Enzymes, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Biology.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

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Initial reaction rates are measured at multiple substrate concentrations for an enzyme with and without Inhibitor Z. With Z present, the maximum rate observed at very high substrate concentration is lower than without Z, and increasing substrate does not restore the original maximum. Enzyme concentration, pH, and temperature are constant. Which explanation best accounts for Inhibitor Z's effect?

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