The enzyme 2,3-BPG mutase produces 1,3-BPG in red blood cells through an isomerization (rearrangement) reaction. What amino acid(s) would you predict to be important in substrate binding?

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Lysine (Lys) is a positively charged amino acid, which can interact with the negatively charged phosphate groups of 2,3-BPG, facilitating substrate binding in the enzyme's active site.

The Enzyme 2,3-BPG Mutase Produces 1,3-BPG in Red Blood Cells