Alanine racemase catalyzes the reaction of L-alanine to D-alanine. The enzyme uses the coenzyme pyridoxal phosphate (PLP), which acts as an electrophile and an electron sink. Given the structures of L-alanine and pyridoxal phosphate, modify the structures to show the key intermediate containing a chiral center. Click the - in the lower right corner to shrink the structures and view completely. Modify the structures to show the key intermediate containing a chiral center. Select Groups More Draw Templates CH N ° P Erase G 47 ° ° H₂N H H Lys Enz QQQ

Alanine racemase catalyzes the reaction of L-alanine to D-alanine. The enzyme uses the coenzyme pyridoxal phosphate (PLP), which acts as an electrophile and an electron sink. Given the structures of L-alanine and pyridoxal phosphate, modify the structures to show the key intermediate containing a chiral center. Click the - in the lower right corner to shrink the structures and view completely. Modify the structures to show the key intermediate containing a chiral center. Select Groups More Draw Templates CH N ° P Erase G 47 ° ° H₂N H H Lys Enz QQQ

Biochemistry

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Chapter27: Metabolic Integration And Organ Specialization

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Problem 20P: Figure 27.3 illustrates the response of R (ATP-regenerating) and U (ATP-utilizing) enzymes to energy...

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