BIOCHEMISTRY
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Author: BERG
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Chapter 21, Problem 28P
Interpretation Introduction

Introduction:

UDP-glucose synthesis is a reversible reactionin-vitro, but it is irreversible in-vivo.

Concept introduction:

Under physiological conditions, reversible reactions get irreversible and produce required product. The driving force of this reaction is hydrolysis of pyrophosphate group.

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