Chapter 11, Problem 20E

Summary Introduction

To compare: The active site geometries of chymotrypsin and subtilisin under the assumption that their similarities have catalytic significance have led to greater mechanistic understanding of both enzymes.

Concept introduction: Enzymes are the biocatalysts that accelerate the chemical reactions. These are protein molecules that speed up the reaction. Chymotrypsin is protease enzyme secreted by pancreas that breaks down proteins in small intestine. Subtilisin is a protein digesting enzyme that is produced by the microbes.