Nucleotide Synthesis Flashcards

1
Q

what are the things required to synthesize a pyrimidine?

A
glutamine
HCO3
ATP
H20
aspartate
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2
Q

what enzyme converts a ribose sugar to a deoxyribose sugar

A

ribonucleotide reductase

adds a phosphate group

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3
Q

what are the requirements for purine synthesis

A
glutamine
PRPP phosphoribosyl pyrophosphate
HCO3
formate
glycine
aspartate
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