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In the catalytic mechanism of serine proteases, the role of the histidine residue in the catalytic triad is to function as a

A. Strong nucleophile
B. Binding site for hydrophobic side chains
C. General base catalyst
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D. Metal chelating ligand

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  • Strong nucleophile
  • Binding site for hydrophobic side chains
  • General base catalyst
  • Metal chelating ligand

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