Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781305577206
Author: Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 18, Problem 20P
Understanding the Mechanism of Hemolytic Anemia Genetic defects in glycolytic enzymes can have serious consequences for humans For example, defects in the gene for pyruvate kinase can result in a condition known as hemolytic anemia. Consult a reference to learn about hemolytic anemia, and discuss why such genetic defects lead to this condition.
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Ch. 18 - Characterizing Glycolysis List the reactions of...Ch. 18 - Radiotracer Labeling of Pyruvate from Glucose...Ch. 18 - Effects of Changing Metabolite Concentrations on...Ch. 18 - Prob. 4PCh. 18 - Prob. 5PCh. 18 - The Reactions and Meehanisms of the Leloir Pathway...Ch. 18 - The Effect of lodoacetic Acid on the...Ch. 18 - Prob. 8PCh. 18 - Comparing Glycolysis Entry Points for Sucrose...Ch. 18 - Prob. 10P
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