× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
5
a
5
k
5
c
5
B
5
l
5
C
4
s
4
a
4
t
4
i
4
r
4
Home Q & A Board Biology-Related Homework Help Biochemistry
New Topic  
smittybilt smittybilt
wrote...
Posts: 60
Rep: 1 0
11 years ago
What type of reaction does the enzyme pepsin contribute in? What is the reaction that pepsin is catalyzed? Example of a reaction that uses pepsin.
Read 617 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
11 years ago
Pepsin catalyses reactions on peptide bonds formed by amino or carboxyl groups of phenylalanine, tyrosine, glutamic acid, cystine and cysteine with a very rapid rate. For example, in gastric juice it is present as an inactive form called 'pepsinogen'. Pepsinogen takes up hydrogen ion from parietal cells and forms the active enzyme pepsin. It has an optimum pH for activity within 1.5-2.5.
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1368 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Related Images
  
 243
  
 290
  
 68
Your Opinion
What's your favorite coffee beverage?
Votes: 274
Previous poll results: Which industry do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the most?