Biochemistry
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Author: Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 19, Problem 13P
Interpretation Introduction
To describe:
The consequences of radiolabeling with 14CH3-acetyl-CoA in the glyoxylate cycle.
Introduction:
Glyoxylate cycle is a cycle which will be similar to citric acid cycle having slight variations, found in plants,
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