The Following Diagram Shows a Portion of a Reaction Sequence

question 42

Multiple Choice

The following diagram shows a portion of a reaction sequence of an enzyme.What type(s) of catalysis is (are) occurring in this first step?

• A)proximity catalysis
• B)acid-base catalysis
• C)covalent catalysis
• D)All of the above are occurring.
• E)None of the above is occurring.

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