Biochemistry
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Author: Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
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Chapter 19, Problem 9P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
A suitable chemical mechanism for pyruvate decarboxylase reaction in yeast should be suggested.
Concept Introduction:
Transformation of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA is called pyruvate decarboxylation which is contributed by pyruvate dehydrogenase complex. Acetyl- CoA is used for
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