Three critical amino acids in the active site of an enzyme are leucine, tryptophan, and alanine. Which of the following characteristics would you predict the substrate to possess in order to bind the active site of this enzyme?

A. relatively hydrophobic
B. hydrophilic, with a negative charge
C. hydrophilic, with a positive charge
D. hydrophilic, but without a charge


A

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Explain why male lions, after they have entered a new pride of female lions, will often engage in the practice of infanticide

What will be an ideal response?

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