Exam 04.09.2026

  1. Define gene expression. List the major steps involved in gene expression and
    explain each step in one sentence.
  2. Define tertiary structure of proteins.
  3. Explain the allosteric behavior of an enzyme.
  4. What are the basic units of terpenes? How many basic units build a diterpene?
  5. How does a catalyst influence the reaction rate and what happens to the catalyst?
    Draw a simple reaction coordinate diagram without and with catalyst!
  6. Give and explain an example for passive transport of a sugar.
  7. Why does an essential part of glucose exist in equilibrium in the α-form although
    the β-form should be much more stable due to steric effects?
  8. What is Edman degradation?