Define the Term Conformation

question 108

Essay

Define the term conformation.

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Definitions:

Amylase

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of starch into sugars, present in saliva and pancreatic fluid.

Starch

A carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds, primarily found in plants and used as an energy store.

Carboxypeptidase

An enzyme that breaks down proteins by hydrolyzing the peptide bonds at the carboxyl end of the protein.

Microvilli

Minute projections from the surface of some cells, increasing surface area and facilitating absorption, such as in the intestines.