Biochem Lec 5A - Conversion of amino acids to specialized products Flashcards
1
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aa are precursors of many nitrogen containing compounds such as
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porphyrins, neurotransmitters, hormontes, purines, pyrimidines
2
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prophyrins
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cyclic compounds that readily bind metal ions usually FE2+ or FE3+
3
Q
where is porphrins most prevalent
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in heme
4
Q
what is the prosthetic group of hemoglobin, myoglobin, the cytochromes, catalase, nitric oxide synthase and peroxidase
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heme
