As you likely know, the lysosome is filled with hydrolyzing enzymes. As a result, the environment inside is held constant at a pH of 2 to protect the rest of the cell should the lysosome rupture. i. Based on our discussion of chemical reactions in class, define the term hydrolyzing. ii. Name the major class of macromolecules that enzymes belong to. iii. Based on the pH of the lysosome compared to the rest of the cell, how does the cell's proton [H+] concentration compare (i.e. is it higher or lower)? note: There are no dots or arrows associated with this model. CEXXEES
Proteins
We generally tend to think of proteins only from a dietary lens, as a component of what we eat. However, they are among the most important and abundant organic macromolecules in the human body, with diverse structures and functions. Every cell contains thousands and thousands of proteins, each with specific functions. Some help in the formation of cellular membrane or walls, some help the cell to move, others act as messages or signals and flow seamlessly from one cell to another, carrying information.
Protein Expression
The method by which living organisms synthesize proteins and further modify and regulate them is called protein expression. Protein expression plays a significant role in several types of research and is highly utilized in molecular biology, biochemistry, and protein research laboratories.
![As you likely know, the lysosome is filled with hydrolyzing enzymes. As a result, the
environment inside is held constant at a pH of 2 to protect the rest of the cell should
the lysosome rupture.
i. Based on our discussion of chemical reactions in class, define the term
hydrolyzing.
ii. Name the major class of macromolecules that enzymes belong to.
iii. Based on the pH of the lysosome compared to the rest of the cell, how
does the cell's proton [H+] concentration compare (i.e. is it higher or lower)?
note: There are no dots or
arrows associated with this
model.
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