Which Enzymes' Catalytic Activity Is Predicted to Be Most Sensitive

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which enzymes' catalytic activity is predicted to be most sensitive to changes in pH?

• A) Enzymes with nonpolar side chains at the active site
• B) Enzymes with amino (-NH₂) or carboxy (-COOH) side chains at the active site
• C) Enzymes with metal ions bound to nonpolar side chains at the active site
• D) Enzymes with structurally smaller side chains (e.g., -H) at the active site
• E) Enzymes with structurally rigid side chains (e.g., proline residues) at the active site

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