FUND.OF GEN CHEM CHAP 1-13 W/ACCESS
FUND.OF GEN CHEM CHAP 1-13 W/ACCESS
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Chapter 25.2, Problem 25.2KCP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Class of enzyme that catalyzes the two steps in the conversion of tryptophan to serotonin has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

  • Neurotransmitters are chemical messenger of the nervous systems where the transmission of nerve signal takes place.
  • Serotonin is a brain neuro transmitter.
  • Tryptophan is a non-polar amino acid that has indole as the side chain.
  • Enzymes are the biological catalyst.
  • Class of enzymes include
    1. 1. Oxidoreductases
    2. 2. Transferases
    3. 3. Hydrolases
    4. 4. Lyases
    5. 5. Isomerase
    6. 6. Ligases.
  • Tryptophan hydroxylase belongs to the class of oxidoreductase.

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