Calculating the molecular weight and subunit organization of a protein from its metal content the element molybdenum (atomic weight 95.95) constitutes 0.08% of the weight of nitrate reductase. if the molecular weight of nitrate reductase is 240,000, what is its likely quaternary structure?

Dimer of two peptide chains with 1 mole of molybdenum metal each.

Explanation:

Percentage of molybdenum in protein = 0.08%

Molecular mass of nitrate reductase = 240,000 g

Mass of molybdenum = x

Moles of molybdenum =

Each peptide chain of nitrate reductase contain 1 mole of molybdenum.

This means that nitrate reductase is composed of to two peptide chains. And in each peptide there is a single mole of molybdenum metal.

answer: e.   sour taste

explanation: acids are those substances which dissociates in water to give ions. as they dissociate to give ions, they act as electrolytes and thus are electrically conductive. acids are sour in taste. example: hcl

bases are those substances which dissociates in water to give ions or accepts ions. as they dissociate to give ions, they act as electrolytes and thus are electrically conductive. bases are bitter in taste. bases are slippery in nature.