1) Enzymes are important biological molecules that we have discussed through this course. Describe how the structure of an enzyme can contribute to its specific function within a cell.
a) Dicuss several factors/conditions that could modify the structure and/or function of an enzyme using specific examples (i.e beta-galactosidase/lactase).
b) At the tertiary or quaternary level of organization what would happen if a mutation were to occur in the primary protein sequence coding for an enzyme? Describe different types of mutations that can occur in the protein sequence and how would this affect the different levels of protein folding (structure) and the activity of the enzyme (function)? Remember hemoglobin and what occurs in Sickle cell disease.
1) Enzymes are important biological molecules that we have discussed through this course. Describe how the structure of an enzyme can contribute to its specific function within a cell.
a) Dicuss several factors/conditions that could modify the structure and/or function of an enzyme using specific examples (i.e beta-galactosidase/lactase).
b) At the tertiary or quaternary level of organization what would happen if a mutation were to occur in the primary protein sequence coding for an enzyme? Describe different types of mutations that can occur in the protein sequence and how would this affect the different levels of protein folding (structure) and the activity of the enzyme (function)? Remember hemoglobin and what occurs in Sickle cell disease.
