Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a characteristic shared by both amylase and pepsin?
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6. Enzymes and Enzyme Kinetics
Enzymes
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Phosphatase is an enzyme that breaks down which of the following?
A
Phosphate esters
B
Glycosidic bonds
C
Fatty acids
D
Peptide bonds
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Understand the role of phosphatase enzymes: Phosphatases are a class of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of phosphate esters, releasing inorganic phosphate (Pi) from molecules.
Review the chemical structure of phosphate esters: Phosphate esters are compounds where a phosphate group is bonded to an organic molecule via an ester bond. This bond is the target of phosphatase activity.
Compare the options provided: Glycosidic bonds are found in carbohydrates, fatty acids are components of lipids, and peptide bonds link amino acids in proteins. None of these are directly related to phosphate esters.
Recognize the specificity of phosphatase enzymes: Phosphatases specifically act on phosphate esters, not on glycosidic bonds, fatty acids, or peptide bonds.
Conclude that the correct answer is 'Phosphate esters,' as this matches the substrate specificity of phosphatase enzymes.
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