3 Questions
What is the role of pyridoxal phosphate in the transfer of alpha-amino group?
It acts as the donor of the alpha-amino group
What is the final product of the transfer of the alpha-amino group?
A new amino acid
What is the function of the acceptor alpha-keto acid in the transfer of the alpha-amino group?
It acts as the acceptor of the alpha-amino group
Study Notes
Transamination Reaction
- Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) plays a crucial role in the transfer of the alpha-amino group by forming a Schiff base with the amino acid, allowing the transfer of the amino group to the acceptor alpha-keto acid.
- The final product of the transfer of the alpha-amino group is an alpha-keto acid, which is formed when the amino group is transferred to the acceptor alpha-keto acid.
- The acceptor alpha-keto acid functions as a recipient of the alpha-amino group, forming a new amino acid and an alpha-keto acid as products of the transamination reaction.
Test your knowledge on the transfer of alpha-amino groups from donor amino acids to form new amino acids through the process of transamination.
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