Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 10, Problem 20P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The energetic advantages that are accrued from the use of ATP as the phosphoryl donor is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The process of attaching the phosphoryl group to a molecule is known as phosphorylation. The process of phosphorylation is significant for the enzyme function as it activates or deactivates half of the enzymes found in yeast.

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