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Proteins (Exam Questions and Answers) | Microbiology

Everything you need to know about proteins. Some of the most frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. What are proteins? Ans: A protein is a macromolecule composed of one or more polypeptide chains, each with a characteristic sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. The cells of organisms contain thousands of different proteins each with a different function [...]

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Classification of Enzymes | Microbiology

In this article we will discuss about the classification of enzymes. The enzymes are classified by the reactions they catalyze by adding the "ase" to the name of their substrate or to a suffix word or phrase which is meant for their activity, e.g., urease which catalyzes the hydrolysis of urea, and DNA polymerase which catalyzes the synthesis of DNA. [...]

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FAQs on Enzymes | Microbiology

Everything you need to know about enzymes. Some of the most frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. What is a cofactor in an enzyme? Ans: Some enzymes require chemical groups other than their amino acid residues for activity. A cofactor may be either one or more inorganic ions like Fe2+, Mg2+, Mn2+, or Zn2+ or a complex organic or [...]

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