The Formation of Covalent Bonds Between Active Site Side Chains

question 13

Multiple Choice

The formation of covalent bonds between active site side chains and the substrate is an example of _______ catalysis, whereas the transfer of protons between active site side chains and the substrate is an example of _______ catalysis.

• A) metal ion; acid-base
• B) metal ion; covalent
• C) covalent; acid-base
• D) binding; protonation
• E) reversible; acid-base

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