Chymotrypsin, trypsin, and elastase all share the same catalytic mechanism, but have different specificities. (a) These proteases are considered serine proteases because the active sites contain serine, histidine and aspartate. Describe the roles that each of these amino acid residues play in hydrolyzing protein substrates. (b) The active site pockets of chymotrypsin, trypsin, and elastase are shown in the image below. Based on the image, which side chain of the amino acids would they prefer to cleave respectively, Ala, Arg, or Trp? Explain your answers. Val 190 Val 216 Asp 189 Chymotrypsin Trypsin Elastase

Chymotrypsin, trypsin, and elastase all share the same catalytic mechanism, but have different specificities. (a) These proteases are considered serine proteases because the active sites contain serine, histidine and aspartate. Describe the roles that each of these amino acid residues play in hydrolyzing protein substrates. (b) The active site pockets of chymotrypsin, trypsin, and elastase are shown in the image below. Based on the image, which side chain of the amino acids would they prefer to cleave respectively, Ala, Arg, or Trp? Explain your answers. Val 190 Val 216 Asp 189 Chymotrypsin Trypsin Elastase

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