The Structure and Function of Enzyme 42

Authors

  • Emily Burrows University of Leicester

Keywords:

Computer Game, Biology, Protein Structure, Subnautica

Abstract

In the video game Subnautica, Enzyme 42 is an enzyme produced by the Sea Emperor Leviathan. It is able to destroy the Kharaa bacterium, a disease-causing pathogen. The structure of an enzyme is often specific to its function. This paper unites the function of Enzyme 42 with a hypothetical structure, based on both its purpose in Subnautica, and real enzymes with similar functions.

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Published

04/19/2023

How to Cite

Burrows, E. (2023). The Structure and Function of Enzyme 42. Journal of Interdisciplinary Science Topics, 10. Retrieved from https://journals.le.ac.uk/index.php/jist/article/view/4344

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Vol. 10 (2023)

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