Structure of an enzyme Contains both a protein and a nonprotein Nonprotein is either a coenzyme (usually a vitamin) or a cofactor (usually a mineral)
Structure of an enzyme ◼ Contains both a protein and a nonprotein. ◼ Nonprotein is either a coenzyme (usually a vitamin) or a cofactor (usually a mineral)
Factors influencing enzyme activity Operate under optimum conditions of pH and temperature Easily inactivated (denatured) it presence of inhibitors
Factors influencing enzyme activity ◼ Operate under optimum conditions of pH and temperature. ◼ Easily inactivated (denatured) in presence of inhibitors