There are three basic kinds of chemical catalytic mechanisms used by enzymes. Describe them
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In this mechanism, enzymes use amino acid side chains to donate or accept protons, thereby facilitating chemical reactions by altering the pH of the microenvironment around the substrate. Show more…
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