NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
Question
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Which of the following binds to the active site of an enzyme?
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substrate
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product
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codon
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none of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Substrates bind to the active site of the enzyme through hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions, ionic bonding, temporary covalent interactions (Van der Waals’) or a combination of all of these to form the enzyme-substrate complex.
Detailed explanation-2: -The enzyme’s active site binds to the substrate. Since enzymes are proteins, this site is composed of a unique combination of amino acid residues (side chains or R groups).
Detailed explanation-3: -The substrate reversibly binds to the active site of the enzyme, forming the enzyme-substrate (ES) complex. The bound substrate is converted to product by catalytic groups in the active site, forming the enzyme-product complex (EP).
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