Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Protein synthesis

Protein synthesis — practice question

Fig. 4.1 illustrates two distinct ways enzymes interact with their substrates.
(a)[3]

Explain the difference between the two ways in which enzymes interact with their substrates as shown in Fig. 4.1.

(b(i))[3]

Using Fig. 4.2 and the parts labelled P and Q, explain the term secondary structure.

(b(ii))[4]

Describe the role of carbonic anhydrase in the blood.

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