Chapter 11, Problem 11.22P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Structure of $\text{pyridoxal-5-phosphate}$ at $\text{pH}$ 7 has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

$\text{Pyridoxal-5-phosphate}$ is a form of vitamin that is used for the synthesis of amino acids. The organic compounds that combine together to form essential part of life that is proteins is termed as amino acids. There are 21 amino acids that are form in body and 9 other are not produced by body. Amino acid comprises of alkyl group, amine group and carboxylic group.