All of the following are common catalytic reaction mechanisms in enzyme active sites EXCEPT __________ catalysis.
A) acid-base
B) covalent
C) metal ion
D) van der Waals

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Van der Waals forces are weak forces between non-polar molecules or groups, and do not involve chemical reactions or bond formation. The other options (acid-base, covalent, and metal ion catalysis) all involve chemical reactions and bond formation in enzyme active sites.

All of the Following Are Common Catalytic Reaction Mechanisms in Enzyme