Chapter 16: Q. 16.29 (page 570)
Why do chemical reactions in the body require enzymes?
To meet the body's needs, the chemical reactions in our cells must occur at high rates.
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In myoglobin, about one-half of the 153 amino acids have nonpolar groups.
a. Where would you expect those amino acids to be located in the tertiary structure?
b. Where would you expect the polargroups to be in the tertiary structure?
c. Why is myoglobin more soluble in water than silk or wool?
Classify each of the following proteins according to its function:
a. hemoglobin, oxygen campier in the blood
b. collagen, a major component of tendons and cartilage
c. Keratin is a protein that is found in hair.
d. amylases that catalyze the hydrolysis of search
Explain why each of the following pairs are complementary proteins:
a. Coen and Peas
b. rice and soy
If glutamate were replaced by proline in a protein, how might the tertiary structure be affected?
What functional groups are found in all a-amino acids?
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