Organic Chemistry, Books a la Carte Edition (8th Edition)
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Author: Bruice, Paula Yurkanis
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Chapter 24, Problem 52P
UDP-galactose-4-epimerase converts UDP-galactose to UDP-glucose. The reaction requires NAD+ as a coenzyme.
a. Propose a mechanism for the reaction.
b. Why is the enzyme called an epimerase?
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