Practice - Exclusion of Water (Desolvation)
Practice Questions
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What does desolvation refer to in enzymatic reactions?
💡 Hint: Think about how enzymes control their environments.
Why is the exclusion of water beneficial for enzymes?
💡 Hint: Consider what unwanted reactions could occur without desolvation.
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What is the primary role of desolvation in enzymatic reactions?
💡 Hint: Think about the potential for hydrolysis when water is present.
True or False: Desolvation has no impact on substrate interactions in enzyme catalysis.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when water is involved in enzymatic reactions.
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Challenge Problems
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Describe a hypothetical enzyme that uses desolvation to enhance its function in a real-world application. What advantages does desolvation provide in this context?
💡 Hint: Consider environments where enzymes are applied outside of their natural context.
Critically analyze the role of desolvation in enzyme kinetics, especially in terms of energy profiles and reaction rates in vivo.
💡 Hint: Think about how enzyme reactions differ from typical chemical reactions in water.
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