Chapter 22, Problem 22.65QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The effect of incorporation of ${\text{Cu}}^{2+}$ into a mettaloenzyme on its formation constant is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Most of the enzymes in human body contain transition metal ions. These ions form complexes by bonding with nitrogen atoms of the amino acids in proteins and other lewis bases in biological systems.

To determine: If the formation constant of a mettaloenzyme will be greater than or less than one when a transition metal ion such as ${\text{Cu}}^{2+}$ is incorporated in it.