Chapter 11, Problem 9P

Interpretation Introduction

(a) Interpretation:

Whether the given reaction proceeds at the temperature of 25^o C. If so, what are the reactant and products' concentrations.

Concept introduction:

The enzyme, phosphoglucomutase is involved in the biosynthesis of starch. The phosphoglucomutase enzyme interconverts the glucose-6-P molecules and the glucose-1-P molecules. This interconversion is the very first step of the starch biosynthesis.

Interpretation Introduction

(b) Interpretation:

The effect of omitting the phosphoglucomutase enzyme on the interconversion of glucose-1-P to glucose-6-P.

Concept introduction:

The enzyme, phosphoglucomutase is involved in the biosynthesis of starch. The phosphoglucomutase enzyme interconverts the glucose-6-P molecules and the glucose-1-P molecules. This interconversion is the very first step of the starch biosynthesis.

Interpretation Introduction

(c) Interpretation:

The cellular conditions under which this reaction will occur continuously at a high rate.

Concept introduction:

The enzyme, phosphoglucomutase is involved in the biosynthesis of starch. The phosphoglucomutase enzyme interconverts the glucose-6-P molecules and the glucose-1-P molecules. This interconversion is the very first step of the starch biosynthesis.