enzyme works on each molecule. Lactose (a) Protein (b) RNA (c)

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Q: a.) Explain how negative feedback is used to regulate a metabolic pathway.    b.) Explain how…

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Q: Identify the statements that are TRUE regarding cofactors and/or coenzymes. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY…

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Q: Define extracellular enzymes with an example.

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Q: Explain the fate of amino acids

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Q: Explain the type of genetic control of enzyme synthesis.

A: Introduction: Enzymes are proteinaceous catalysts that take part in various metabolic reactions.

Q: Explain how mRNA and tRNA work together to get amino acids into their correct places in the protein.

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Q: a) explain the role played by amino acids in protein functions

A: amino acids are the building blocks of protein

Q: Name an enzyme that acts on each molecule.(a) Lactose (b) Protein (c) RNA

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Q: In a disease known as phenylketonuria, a person is not able to break down the particular amino acid…

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Q: Define the following terms:a. glycoconjugateb. glycolipidc. proteoglycand. glycoproteine. sugar code

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Q: Define the following terms: a. sugar code b. lectin c. glycoform d. glycome e. microheterogeneity

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A: The daily value for vitamin A is 900 microgram.

Q: Which of these vitamins can serve as a cofactor?(a) Vitamin A (b) Vitamin C(c) Vitamin D

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Q: Explain how protein is synthesized.

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Q: Lactose is a disaccharide made of a glucose and a galactose bonded together. Lactose is found in…

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Q: Describe the forces involved in protein folding.

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