The active sites of all enzyme are formed by:
Correct answer: A. R-groups of amino acids
- A. R-groups of amino acids
- B. NH2 groups of amino acids
- C. -COOH groups of amino acids
- D. Exposed disulphide bonds
Explanation
The R group, also known as the side chain, is the part of an amino acid that determines its properties. The R groups of amino acids can be very different from each other, and they give enzymes their specificity for different substrates.
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