Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 4 - Protein Structure and Function - Questions - Page 169: Question 4-10 B

Answer

True: catalysis by some enzymes involves the formation of a covalent bond between an amino acid side chain and a substrate molecule.

Work Step by Step

This statement is true. When an enzyme works on a substrate, the enzyme side chains form covalent bonds with the substrate. This forms intermediates and then the enzyme is restored after the catalysis reaction is completed.
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