Which of these amino acid groups would not make a good nucleophilic catalyst?
A)amino
B)sulfhydryl
C)imidazole
D)methyl
E)hydroxyl

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A nucleophilic catalyst is one that donates electrons to a reaction, enhancing the reactivity of a substrate by forming a covalent bond with it. Amino, sulfhydryl, imidazole, and hydroxyl groups possess lone pairs of electrons and can act as nucleophiles. However, the methyl group lacks a lone pair and cannot act as a nucleophile, making it unsuitable for catalysis.

Which of These Amino Acid Groups Would Not Make a Good