Describe how protein functional groups can act as acid and base catalysts. How is it possible for a single amino acid side chain to function as both?

By changing the transition state and pH of the medium

Explanation:

Enzymes are proteins that bind to their corresponding substrates at their active sites in order to form complexes that catalyze specific chemical reactions. A key feature of this process is the fact that both acid and base catalytic activities may be combined in the same reaction. The acceleration in the velocity of the enzymatic reaction due to the addition of acids and bases is known as acid–base catalysis, where the acid or base is not consumed during the reaction. For example, enzymes can partially transfer a proton to the medium, thus changing the transition state of the chemical reaction and also decreasing its pH.

you dont brother god luck

1. a host loses nutrients to a parasite

2. a parasite only benefits when the host is alive (cause if the host dies the parasite dies with it )

3. producers to consumers

4. the tapeworm is a parasite

5. they convert energy from the sun (photosynthesis)

6. sunflower-robin (i think im 80% sure)

7. producer

8. consumer

9. prey

10. fresh water snails ( cause the green algea is the producer and the snails are the primary consumers and the small fish consumer so is the big fish)