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What are enzymes ? How do enzymes differ from ordinary chemical catalysts ? Comment on the specificity of enzyme action. What is the most important reason for their specificity ?

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  8. Explain what is meant by a peptide linkage.

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  9. Explain what is meant by a glycosidic linkage.

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  12. What are nucleic acids ? Give their role in replication.

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  16. What is meant by (i) a peptide linkage (ii) a glycosidic linkage ?

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