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BIO NMDCAT Mode of Enzyme Action
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A mutation changes glutamate to glutamine in the active site. Km remains unchanged, but Kcat decreases 100 fold. The glutamate most likely participated in

A. Substrate binding
B. Acid base catalysis
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C. Covalent catalysis
D. Hydrophobic interaction

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  • Substrate binding
  • Acid base catalysis
  • Covalent catalysis
  • Hydrophobic interaction

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