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Explain hydrolysis of proteins.
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Amino acids, proteins and DNA (A-level only)
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Amino acids and proteins (A-level only)
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Explain hydrolysis of proteins
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- You need to be able to explain hydrolysis of proteins.
- The key ideas to know are protein and hydrolysis.
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the hydrolysis of proteins?
Direct answer
The hydrolysis of proteins involves the addition of water to break peptide bonds, resulting in amino acids.
Key terms
- Peptide bond: A covalent bond formed between two amino acids during protein synthesis.
- Protease: An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in proteins.
Common trap
Confusing hydrolysis with condensation: Remember that hydrolysis involves breaking bonds by adding water, while condensation involves forming bonds by removing water.
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