Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 7E & SaplingPlus for Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 7E (Six-Month Access)
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 7E & SaplingPlus for Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 7E (Six-Month Access)
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Chapter 18, Problem 1P

(a)

Summary Introduction

To draw and name: The structure of α-keto acid which results from the transamination reaction of α-ketoglutarate with aspartate.

Introduction:

The α-amino acid is transferred to the a-carbon atom of α-ketoglutarate and leaves behind the corresponding α-keto acid is known as transamination reaction. This transfer of amino group is through the enzymes known as transferases or transaminases. 

(a)

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Answer to Problem 1P

Correct answer: Fig.1: Structure of oxaloacetate.

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 7E & SaplingPlus for Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 7E (Six-Month Access), Chapter 18, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  1

Fig.1: Structure of oxaloacetate.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation:

The structure of α-keto acid which results from the reaction of amino acids with α-ketoglutarate is as follow:

α-ketoglutrate+aspartateoxaloacetate

The final product obtained from the reaction is oxaloacetate.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To draw and name: The structure of α-keto acid which results from the transamination reaction of α-ketoglutarate with glutamate.

Introduction:

The α-amino acid is transferred to the a-carbon atom of α-ketoglutarate and leaves behind the corresponding α-keto acidis known as transamination reaction. This transfer of amino group is through the enzymes known as transferases or transaminases.

(b)

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Answer to Problem 1P

Correct answer: Fig.1: Structure of α-ketoglutarate.

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 7E & SaplingPlus for Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 7E (Six-Month Access), Chapter 18, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  2

Fig.1: Structure of α-ketoglutarate.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation:

The structure of α-keto acid which results from the reaction of amino acids with α-ketoglutarate is as follow:

α-ketoglutarate+glutamateα-ketoglutarate

The α-ketoglutarate is the final product obtained from the reaction.

(c)

Summary Introduction

To draw and name: The structure of α-keto acid which results from the transamination reaction of α-ketoglutarate with alanine.

Introduction:

The α-amino acid is transferred to the a-carbon atom of α-ketoglutarate and leaves behind the corresponding α-keto acid is known as transamination reaction. This transfer of amino group is through the enzymes known as transferases or transaminases. 

(c)

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Answer to Problem 1P

Correct answer: Fig.1: Structure of pyruvate.

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 7E & SaplingPlus for Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 7E (Six-Month Access), Chapter 18, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  3

Fig.1: Structure of pyruvate.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation:

The structure of α-keto acid which results from the reaction of amino acids with α-ketoglutarate is as follow:

α-ketoglutarate+alaninepyruvate

Pyruvate is the final product obtained from the reaction.

(d)

Summary Introduction

To draw and name: The structure of α-keto acid which results from the transamination reaction of α-ketoglutarate with phenylalnine.

Introduction:

The α-amino acid is transferred to the a-carbon atom of α-ketoglutarate and leaves behind the corresponding α-keto acid is known as transamination reaction. This transfer of amino group is through the enzymes known as transferases or transaminases.

(d)

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Answer to Problem 1P

Correct answer: Fig.1: Structure of phenylpyruvate.

Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 7E & SaplingPlus for Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 7E (Six-Month Access), Chapter 18, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  4

Fig.1: Structure of phenylpyruvate.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation:

The structure of α-keto acid which results from the reaction of amino acids with α-ketoglutarate is as follow:

α-ketoglutarate+phenylalaninephenylpyruvate

phenylpyruvate is the final product obtained from the reaction.

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