lqc 1a exam qs

Question 1

Name the reaction that joins amino acids together

Answer 1

Condensation reaction

Question 2

Name the type of reaction that occurs when a peptide bond is broken causing a dipeptide to split into two amino acids.

Answer 2

Hydrolysis reaction

Question 3

Suggest how these two amino acids could be brought closer together to form part of the active site of this enzyme.

Answer 3

formation of secondary or tertiary structure, bonding between R groups, ionic disulphide and hydrogen bonds