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That would imply that Peptide bonds are not present in active site binding, as it would form a completely new molecule, correct? However, according to my textbook, sometimes an active site directly participates in a chemical reaction by having the R-group bond covalently to the substrate. And...

For question 1, my sources indicate that hydrogen, Ionic, and Hydrophobic interactions all play a role, but don't mention peptide or van der Waals at all. I'm thinking that maybe peptide bonding is present, as it involves proteins (the enzyme); therefore, the answer is van der Waals. However...

1. A substrate molecule may be bound to the active site of an enzyme by all of the following EXCEPT A. Hydrogen Bonds B. Peptide Bonds C. Ionic Bonds D. Van der Waals Interactions E. Hydrophobic Interactions 2. Which of the following components is the most important in determining the 3-D...