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Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.33AP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The key catalytic features in the active sites of the enzymes
Concept Introduction:
The active site of the enzyme should contain a glutamate or aspartate residue to remove a proton from phenol. The negative charges on phosphates are stabilized by magnesium or calcium ions.
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