So far in this series we have looked at how enzymes work, what can affect the rate at which they work, and how their action can be inhibited. Today we are looking at coenzymes and cofactors: non-proteins that are needed in order for some enzymes to be able to catalyse their reaction. Coenzymes Coenzymes are... Continue Reading →
Inorganic Ions – Biological Molecules Ep 10
Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost electrons and therefore have a negative or positive charge. An inorganic ion is an ion that doesn't contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, but we're not worrying too much about chemistry here. Even so, let's have a quick revise of the basic chemistry behind ions. A positively charged... Continue Reading →
