Multiple Choice
The initial bond formation in the covalent intermediate in the chymotrypsin catalyzed reaction is between:
A) serine and the carbonyl carbon in the peptide backbone.
B) serine and the nitrogen in the peptide backbone.
C) histidine and the carbonyl carbon in the peptide backbone.
D) histidine and the nitrogen in the peptide backbone.
E) aspartate and the carbonyl carbon in the peptide backbone.
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