Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: To write the structural equation for the transamination reactions for serine and oxaloacetate.
Concept introduction: Transamination reaction is a biochemical reaction that involves the transfer of an amino group. In transamination reaction exchange of an amino group from an
(b)
Interpretation: To write the structural equation for the transamination reactions for alanine and oxaloacetate.
Concept introduction: Transamination reaction is a biochemical reaction that involves the transfer of an amino group. In transamination reaction exchange of an amino group from an
(c)
Interpretation: To write the structural equation for the transamination reactions for glycine and
Concept introduction: Transamination reaction is a biochemical reaction that involves the transfer of an amino group. In transamination reaction exchange of an amino group from an
The general reaction to illustrate transamination is as follows:
(d)
Interpretation: To write the structural equation for the transamination reactions for threonine and
Concept introduction: Transamination reaction is a biochemical reaction that involves the transfer of an amino group. In transamination reaction exchange of an amino group from an
The general reaction to illustrate transamination is as follows:

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