Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 2 - Basic Chemistry - Review Questions - Page 87: 45

Answer

A different amino acid will have a different R group, which will change the interaction of molecules like the hydrogen and ionic bonds. The 3d structure of the protein depends heavily on the hydrogen bonds. So any change in hydrogen bonds will also distort the shape of the enzyme, effectively blocking its function.

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