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 (with the exception of HCO3-, but we're not talking about high level chemistry here so we won't worry about why that is!). So let's have a... Continue Reading →
