Nucleotide Synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
what are the things required to synthesize a pyrimidine?
A
glutamine HCO3 ATP H20 aspartate
2
Q
what enzyme converts a ribose sugar to a deoxyribose sugar
A
ribonucleotide reductase
adds a phosphate group
3
Q
what are the requirements for purine synthesis
A
glutamine PRPP phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate HCO3 formate glycine aspartate