AA metabolism (Enzyme mechanisms) Flashcards
1
Q
N of all AA ultimately derived from
A
ammonia
2
Q
Nitrogen is introduced stereo-specifically by
A
aminotransferases
3
Q
AA1 + α-ketoacid2 α-ketoacid1 + AA2
A
amine transfered from AA1 to α-ketoacid2 which becomes AA2