Chapter 19, Problem 19.53AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The amino acid side chains that can accept ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ and those that can donate ${\text{H}}^{\text{+}}$ during enzyme-catalysed reactions should be given.

Concept Introduction:

The enzyme can acts as a catalyst due to following capabilities given below:

• It can bring substrates and catalytic sites together.
• It gives acidic, basic or other groups required for catalysis.
• For the reaction to occur, enzyme holds substrate at exact distance and in exact orientation.
• It lowers the energy barrier.