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BIO NMDCAT Mode of Enzyme Action
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Restriction endonucleases primarily rely on which catalytic mechanism?

A. Single step induced fit
B. Activation of a water molecule by a metal bound hydroxide for direct nucleophilic attack
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C. Formation of a covalent phospho enzyme intermediate
D. Intercalation of hydrophobic amino acids into DNA

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  • Single step induced fit
  • Activation of a water molecule by a metal bound hydroxide for direct nucleophilic attack
  • Formation of a covalent phospho enzyme intermediate
  • Intercalation of hydrophobic amino acids into DNA

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