Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Chapter 15, Problem 9RQ
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Definition of following terminologies:
(a) MAO
(b) PNMT
(c) COMT
(d) NPC
(e) TB
Introduction:
Enzymes are the biocatalysts that enhance the rate of a biochemical reaction. They can be found at different locations in the body of an organism. Deficiency of an enzyme generally has adverse impacts on the body’s
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