Suppose That Three Critical Amino Acids in the Active Site

question 15

Multiple Choice

Suppose that three critical amino acids in the active site of a specific enzyme are threonine, serine, and glutamic acid. Which of the following characteristics would you predict the substrate to possess in order to bind the active site of this enzyme?

• A)relatively hydrophobic
• B)hydrophilic, with a negative charge
• C)hydrophilic, with a positive charge
• D)hydrophilic, but without a charge

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Definitions:

Hominids

A family of primates that includes humans and their extinct ancestors, characterized by bipedalism, large brain size, and complex behaviors.

Skeletal Differences

Variations in the structure or composition of the skeletal system among different organisms or individuals, often used in the study of evolutionary biology and anthropology.

Hominoids

A group that includes all modern and extinct Great Apes and humans, characterized by larger brains, no tail, and an upright posture.

Hominins

refers to members of the human lineage after the split from the common ancestor with chimpanzees, including modern humans and extinct human species.