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 9P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A suitable chemical mechanism for pyruvate decarboxylase reaction in yeast should be suggested.

Concept Introduction:

Transformation of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is called pyruvate decarboxylation which is contributed by pyruvate dehydrogenase complex. Acetyl- CoA is used for cellular respiration in Krebs cycle.

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