Biochemistry
Biochemistry
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781464126109
Author: Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr., Lubert Stryer
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 10, Problem 39P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mechanism of action of dicoumarol is to be stated. The reason corresponding to the fact that amino acid compositions of the defective and normal prothrombin are the same is to be stated.

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The organic compounds that contain amine (-NH2) and carboxyl (-COOH) functional groups with a side chain (-R) are known as amino acids. The protein that is generated by the liver is known as prothrombin.

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