Chapter 23, Problem 23.68E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to how this reaction occur and name the type of bond formed, when the pyruvate dehydrogenase enzyme complex becomes inactive when a specific serine residue in the enzyme complex is phosphorylated by $\text{ATP}$ is to be described.

Concept introduction:

When pyruvate dehydrogenase enzyme transforms pyruvate into acetyl-$\text{CoA}$ is known as pyruvate decarboxylation. Serine is an alpha-amino acid that is used for the formation of proteins.