Most Human Enzymes Are Synthesized Intracellularly and Function

question 41

Multiple Choice

Most human enzymes are synthesized intracellularly and function

• A) within the same cell.
• B) in another location after secretion.
• C) in the bloodstream due to leakage from the synthesizing cell.
• D) to promote tumors unless quickly degraded.

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Definitions:

pKa

A quantitative measure that indicates the strength of an acid in solution, specifically the acid's dissociation constant.

pKb

A measure of the basicity of a compound, defined as the negative logarithm of the base dissociation constant (Kb).

Acid/Base Reaction

A chemical reaction that occurs between an acid and a base, often resulting in the formation of a salt and water.

Resonance Forms

Resonance forms are different Lewis Structures for a molecule or ion that depict different possible arrangements of electrons, illustrating the delocalization of electrons within molecules.