Examine the Following Structure

question 59

Multiple Choice

Examine the following structure. Consider the hydrolysis reaction catalyzed by the enzyme carboxypeptidase. Which location in the diagram represented by a letter would be the site of this type of hydrolysis?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) Hydrolysis could occur at any of the indicated points.

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Definitions:

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