The Enzyme Lysozyme Exhibits Greatest Activity in Solutions Where the PH

question 56

Multiple Choice

The enzyme lysozyme exhibits greatest activity in solutions where the pH is maintained between 3.8 and 6.7.Which of the following conclusions about the Asp 52 and Glu 35 residues in the enzyme's active site can be reached?

• A)Lysozyme is maximally active when both Asp 52 and Glu 35 are in their acidic forms.
• B)Lysozyme is maximally active when both Asp 52 and Glu 35 are in their basic forms.
• C)Lysozyme is maximally active when both Asp 52 and Glu 35 are in their neutral forms.
• D)Lysozyme is maximally active when Asp 52 is in its acidic form and Glu 35 is in its basic form.
• E)Lysozyme is maximally active when Asp 52 is in its basic form and Glu 35 is in its acidic form.

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