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Imаge Descriptiоn Lаctаte dehydrоgenase interactiоn diagram showing the enzyme binding to pyruvate and NADH. The image details amino acid residues such as Arg109, Gln102, Thr246, His195, Arg171, and Asp168, involved in the binding process. Pyruvate is positioned centrally, with NADH on the right. Key interactions are depicted, illustrating the molecular structure and connections within the enzyme's active site. The diagram above is of the active site of lactate dehydrogenase. This enzyme reduces the ketone in pyruvate ( 2-oxo-propanoate) to an alcohol in lactate. Pyruvate is shown bound to the active site of the enzyme.  When Arg 109 is replaced with Gln, the enzyme binds pyruvate only 5% as well and the overall activity of the enzyme drops to 0.07% of what it was. Referring to the above diagram, briefly explain why this is the case. (2 pts.)   When Arg 171 is replaced with Lys, the overall enzymatic activity drops to 0.05% of what it was. Briefly explain why this structural change results in such a dramatic drop in activity. (2 pts.)   If Gln 102 is replaced by Arg, the enzyme will accept oxaloacetate (it is the structure of pyruvate with a carboxylate group i.e. carboxylic acid group attached to the methyl group of pyruvate ) instead of pyruvate as substrate. Briefly explain why this amino acid change accommodates the binding of oxaloacetate. (2 pts.)   This diagram left off the NAD+ carboxamide side chain on the ring. Knowing that the side chain is present, would NAD+ have a binding preference toward the Thr 246, the Ile 250 or no preference? Briefly justify your answer. (2 pts.)   Describe the structure of the expected pyruvate transition state intermediate for this reaction.  (2 pts.)   

Uplоаd аn imаge оf yоur answers to this question. This glycolipid structure is known as lipid A and is associated with the outer lipid layer of the Gram-negative bacterium, E coli. It is released when these bacteria die and functions as a powerful endotoxin. In large quantities, endotoxins produce hemorrhagic shock, severe diarrhea, and in lesser amount, fever. The sugar structures in this structure are 2-amino –D-Glc. (If you choose, you may take a screen shot of this figure to use to answer the questions.) Circle the portion of the molecule formed from lauric acid  (1 pt.)   Draw a rectangle around a portion of the molecule derived from myristic acid.  (1 pt.)   Draw a triangle around the glycosidic bond in the molecule.  (1 pt.)   What type of bond (functional group type name – don’t answer, covalent bond) connects the phosphate group to each of the sugars?  (1 pt.) Image Description The molecule is composed of a glycerol backbone attached to three fatty acid chains. The glycerol is a three-carbon alcohol, with each carbon bonded to a hydroxyl group (OH). The molecule's structure includes three fatty acid chains, each consisting of a long hydrocarbon chain ending with a carboxyl group (COOH). These fatty acid chains are attached to the glycerol backbone through ester linkages. The carboxyl group of each fatty acid reacts with the hydroxyl group of glycerol, forming an ester bond and releasing a molecule of water through dehydration synthesis. Specifically, the carboxyl group of the first fatty acid forms an ester bond with the hydroxyl group on the first carbon of glycerol, the second fatty acid forms a bond with the second carbon, and the third fatty acid attaches to the third carbon. This creates a central glycerol backbone, with each carbon atom bonded to an esterified fatty acid chain. The long hydrocarbon chains of the fatty acids are nonpolar and hydrophobic, contributing to the molecule's overall hydrophobic nature. The ester linkages form a stable bond, making the structure robust. In summary, this molecule is a triglyceride, where three fatty acid molecules are esterified to a glycerol molecule, providing the central structure and hydrophobic properties typical of fats and oils.

Uplоаd аn imаge оf yоur answers to this question. Krabbe disease is a rare degenerative disease that affects the myelin sheath. Individuals who have this disease have levels of psychosine that are elevated on the order of 100 times that of normal individuals. Psychosine is sphingosine with a galactose attached at the terminal 1 position by a