how-does-the-concept-of-nucleophiles-and-electrophiles-apply-to-covalent-catalys

Question

How does the concept of nucleophiles and electrophiles apply to covalent catalysis?

Accepted Answer

Nucleophilic amino acids in enzymes attack electrophilic centers in substrates.

Answer

Electrophilic centers in substrates repel nucleophilic amino acids in enzymes.

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Electrophilic amino acids in enzymes attack nucleophilic centers in substrates.

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Nucleophilic centers in substrates attack electrophilic amino acids in enzymes.