Chapter 19, Problem 19.65AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for using papain to relieve the pain of bee stings has to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Enzyme:

• It is a protein or a molecule which can act as a catalyst for a biological reaction.
• Does not affect the equilibrium point of the reaction.
• Active site of the enzyme is the region where the reaction takes place.
• Enzyme’s activity can be specific which means the activity is limited to a certain substrate and a certain type of reaction and it is referred to as specificity of the enzyme.

Proteolytic enzymes: It is a type of enzymes which helps to break amino acids into smaller parts of protein and an important example is papain.