Chapter 26, Problem 26.36EP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To name the two $\text{α-keto}$ acids those are most often substrate for aminotransferases.

Concept introduction:

Aminotransferases are enzymes used for transamination reaction. These catalyze the interchange of an amino group from an $\text{α-amino}$ acid with a keto group of an $\text{α-keto}$ acid.

The general reaction to illustrate transamination is as follows:

An acid containing both carbonyl and carboxyl functional group is known as a keto acid. A general representation of a keto acid is: