2. (i) (iii) Bees can convert stearic acid into A or B as shown below. OH A OH If [18,18,18-²H3]-stearic found in A and B. Bees HO B OH OH Propose a biosynthesis of A and B from stearic acid, showing all steps with enzymes and cofactors. [10] acid was used, predict how many deuterium atoms would be When 2-fluorostearic acid was used, the bees were unable to make A and B. Account for this observation. [3] [2]

2. (i) (iii) Bees can convert stearic acid into A or B as shown below. OH A OH If [18,18,18-²H3]-stearic found in A and B. Bees HO B OH OH Propose a biosynthesis of A and B from stearic acid, showing all steps with enzymes and cofactors. [10] acid was used, predict how many deuterium atoms would be When 2-fluorostearic acid was used, the bees were unable to make A and B. Account for this observation. [3] [2]

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