BIOCHEMISTRY 2 TERM ACCESS
BIOCHEMISTRY 2 TERM ACCESS
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Author: BERG
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Chapter 20, Problem 39P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A mechanism for the conversion of dihydroxyacetone phosphate and glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate into fructose-1,6-bisphosphate should be proposed.

Concept introduction:

Aldolase catalyzes the aldol condensation between dihydroxyacetone phosphate and an aldehyde. Aldolase is highly specific for dihydroxyacetone but does not show any specificity towards aldehydes.

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