Solution Found!
Draw the pH–activity profile for an enzyme that has one
Chapter 23, Problem 24P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 24P
Draw the pH–activity profile for an enzyme that has one catalytic group at the active site:
a. the catalytic group is a general-acid catalyst with a pKa = 5.6.
b. the catalytic group is a general-base catalyst with a pKa = 7.2.
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Problem 24P
Draw the pH–activity profile for an enzyme that has one catalytic group at the active site:
a. the catalytic group is a general-acid catalyst with a pKa = 5.6.
b. the catalytic group is a general-base catalyst with a pKa = 7.2.
ANSWER:
Solution 24P
(a)
According to the given information the general acid catalyst has a