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is tyrosinase a polymer of simple sugars
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Tyrosinase is not a polymer of simple sugars; it is an enzyme, a type of protein. Enzymes are polymers of amino acids, linked together by peptide bonds, which catalyze biochemical reactions. Tyrosinase specifically catalyzes the oxidation of phenols, such as tyrosine, into melanin and other pigments. Its structure and function are dictated by the sequence of amino acids and the complex three-dimensional shape they adopt, rather than being made up of simple sugars. Simple sugars, on the other hand, form the basis of carbohydrates and polysaccharides, which have entirely different roles in biological systems, like providing energy or structural support.
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