Biochemistry: Concepts and Connections (2nd Edition)
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Chapter 13, Problem 3P
Suppose that aconitase did not bind its substrate asymmetrically. What fraction of the carbon atoms introduced in one cycle as acetyl-CoA would be released in the first turn of the cycle? What fraction of the carbon atoms that entered in the first cycle would be released in the second turn?
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- In order to break the carbon-carbon bond of Acetyl-CoA in a way that does not harm the cell, citrate is produced in the TCA cycle. Explain how switching between 6-carbon, 5-carbon and 4-carbon metabolites eventually allows the two carbons of Acetyl-CoA to be converted to CO2 in a way that does not harm the cell.arrow_forwardCalculate the number of ATPs generated from the metabolic oxidation of the four carbons of acetoacetyl-CoA to CO2. Now consider the homolog derived from oxidation of an odd-numbered carbon chain, namely, propionoacetyl-CoA. Calculate the net ATP yield from oxidation of the five carbons of this compound to CO2.arrow_forwardCalculate the number of ATPs generated from the metabolic oxidation of the four carbons of acetoacetyl-CoA to CO2. Now consider the homolog derived from oxidation of an odd-numbered carbon chain, namely, propionoacetyl- CoA. Calculate the net ATP yield from oxidation of the five carbons of this compound to CO2.arrow_forward
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