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Exam 1 Biochem
multiple choice only
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A mutation in the gene sequence for a protein changes a hydrophobic residue at the center of the interface where 2 proteins interact to a charged residue. What outcome happens? | The proteins will fail to associate bc the altered residue disrupts favorable weak interactions |
| If the pH of a solution is 8.3, what is the hydroxide ion [OH] concentration of this solution? | 2.0x10^6 M |
| To make an acetate buffer at pH 3.76, what is the required ratio of sodium acetate to acetic acid? | 1:10 |
| An enzyme's active site needs ionic & hydrogen bonding to bind its substrate.What would happen to the strength of the enzyme-substrate interactions if active site was on enzyme surface & fully exposed to aqueous environment? | The interactions would be weaker |