Chapter 26, Problem 26.39EP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the function of pyridoxal phosphate in transamination processes.

Concept introduction: Coenzymes are non-protein organic compounds that are used along with the enzymes and help to carry forward the reaction. Coenzymes cannot perform on their own alone.

Transamination reaction is a biochemical reaction that involves the transfer of an amino group. In transamination reaction exchange of an amino group from an $\text{α-amino}$ acid with a keto group of an $\text{α-keto}$ acid. There occurs no net loss or gain of amino acid in transamination reaction.