A histidine residue in the active site of aspartate transcarbamoylase is thought to be important in stabilizing the transition state of the bound substrates. Predict the pH dependence of the catalytic rate, assuming that this interaction is essential and dominates the pHactivity profile of the enzyme.

A histidine residue in the active site of aspartate transcarbamoylase is thought to be important in stabilizing the transition state of the bound substrates. Predict the pH dependence of the catalytic rate, assuming that this interaction is essential and dominates the pHactivity profile of the enzyme.

Biochemistry

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Chapter25: Nitrogen Acquisition And Amino Acid Metabolism

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Problem 22P

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