Biochemistry 410/411 Textbook - 5th Edition - Custom Texas A&M University
Biochemistry 410/411 Textbook - 5th Edition - Custom Texas A&M University
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Chapter 11, Problem 28CQ
Summary Introduction

To explain: The reason behind broad substrate specificity of chymotrypsin advantageous in vivo.

Concept introduction: Enzymes are biocatalysts that speed up the reaction. Enzymes bind with chemical reactants called substrates. Enzyme has its absolute specificity. Enzymes are specific for particular type of chemical bond or functional group.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The reason behind the disadvantage of broad substrate specificity of chymotrypsin for some other proteases.

Concept introduction: Enzymes are biocatalysts that speed up the reaction. Enzymes bind with chemical reactants called substrates. Enzyme has its absolute specificity. Enzymes are specific for particular type of chemical bond or functional group.

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