Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781305577206
Author: Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 19, Problem 23P
Interpretation Introduction

To examine:

The structure of isocitrate dehydrogenase and involvement of its residue in catalysis.

Introduction:

Oxidative decarboxylation of isocitrate is catalyzed by isocitrate dehydrogenase which produces a-ketoglutarate and CO2.

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