The isomerization of dihydroxyacetone phosphate to glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate is necessary so that the two molecules generated from fructose-1,6-bisphosphate can proceed through the remainder of the glycolysis pathway. Draw a mechanism for this interconversion using generic acid/base catalysts. CH,OH CHO HC-OH ČH2OPO,2- ČHĄOPO,2-

The isomerization of dihydroxyacetone phosphate to glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate is necessary so that the two molecules generated from fructose-1,6-bisphosphate can proceed through the remainder of the glycolysis pathway. Draw a mechanism for this interconversion using generic acid/base catalysts. CH,OH CHO HC-OH ČH2OPO,2- ČHĄOPO,2-

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Chapter18: Glycolysis

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Problem 6P: The Reactions and Meehanisms of the Leloir Pathway Write the reactions that permit galactose to be...

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