Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The residue in the active site of elastase that is most likely to form a covalent bond with the
Concept introduction:
The organic compounds that contain
(b)
Interpretation:
The type of covalent link that would be formed between residue and aldehyde is to be identified.
Concept introduction:
Acetal is an organic compound with general formula
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