A New Serine Protease Was Discovered That Preferentially Cleaves a Peptide

question 26

Multiple Choice

A new serine protease was discovered that preferentially cleaves a peptide bond adjoining a negatively charged side chain.Which of the following is true?

• A)The specificity pocket would mimic that of chymotrypsin.
• B)The specificity pocket would mimic that of trypsin.
• C)The specificity pocket is likely lined with amino acids such as Arg and Lys.
• D)It likely reacts much slower than chymotrypsin.
• E)It likely reaction much faster than chymotrypsin.

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