In the lysozome reaction the D ring in NAM is in the ________ conformation providing a contribution of catalytic energy via the ____ distortion.
A)half-chair;electrostatic
B)chair;strain
C)boat;strain
D)boat;electrostatic
E)half-chair;strain

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The D ring in N-acetylmuramic acid (NAM) adopts a half-chair conformation during the lysozyme reaction, which contributes catalytic energy via strain distortion. This conformational strain facilitates the cleavage of the glycosidic bond between NAM and N-acetylglucosamine (NAG) in the bacterial cell wall.

In the Lysozome Reaction the D Ring in NAM Is