Covalent modification means change in?
Correct answer: A. Chemical properties
- A. Chemical properties
- B. Physical properties
- C. Bonding on amino acids
- D. pH of amino acids
Explanation
Covalent modifications are enzyme-catalyzed alterations of synthesized proteins and include the addition or removal of chemical groups. Modifications can target a single type of amino acid or multiple amino acids and will change the chemical properties of the site. Covalent modification in the context of enzymes refers to a regulatory mechanism where the activity of an enzyme is altered through the covalent attachment or removal of chemical groups to specific amino acid residues within the enzyme molecule. This post-translational modification can result in changes to the enzyme's structure, conformation, and ultimately, its catalytic activity.
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