By ____________________ Competition, Somatotopic Mapping Can Be Altered

question 287

Short Answer

By ____________________ competition, somatotopic mapping can be altered.

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Definitions:

Chymotrypsin

A digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins in the small intestine, specifically cleaving at the carboxyl side of aromatic or large hydrophobic amino acids.

Aromatic Amino Acid

An amino acid containing an aromatic ring, such as phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan, important for protein structure and function.

Disulfide Linkages

Chemical bonds formed by the oxidation of two thiol groups, often important in the tertiary and quaternary structures of proteins.

Peroxyformic Acid

An organic compound that is a peroxy acid, formed by reacting formic acid with hydrogen peroxide, known for its oxidizing properties.