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In the catalytic triad of chymotrypsin, the aspartate residue functions to

A. Act as the primary nucleophile
B. Form a hydrogen bond with histidine and enhance its basicity
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C. Bind the N terminus of the substrate
D. Donate a proton directly to the leaving group

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  • Act as the primary nucleophile
  • Form a hydrogen bond with histidine and enhance its basicity
  • Bind the N terminus of the substrate
  • Donate a proton directly to the leaving group

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