Chapter 2, Problem 19P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The binding of a protease to its target protein in order to fully extent the main chain in the site of the weak peptide bond needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Amino acids are compounds containing amino as well as acidic group. The general molecular structure of an amino acid is as follows:

${\text{NH}}_{\text{2}}\text{-CHR-COOH}$

Here, R is different group for different amino acids. If there is more than one amino group present in an amino acid, they are considered as basic amino acids and if there is more than one carboxylic group then they are considered as acidic amino acids.