Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781464126109
Author: Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr., Lubert Stryer
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 15, Problem 29P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason forthe unstable nature of thioester should be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Thioesters are the organic compounds, that acts as an intermediate in various biochemical reactions, such as in fatty acids degradation, the formation of mevalonate, and synthesis of steroids. Moreover, thioesters also function to tag proteins with ubiquitin for degradation process.

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