Biochemistry
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9) Considering the enzymatic reaction catalyzed by HIV protease:
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A) hydrolysis is the net reaction observed.
B) a peptide bond is cleaved on the carboxyl side of a proline residue.
C) a serine residue serves as the nucleophile during the catalytic event.
D) inhibitors have been designed to covalently link to the active site just like natural substrates do.
E) None of the above is true.
F) All of the above are true.
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