Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation: To indicate whether the biochemical function of ATP molecule involves transfer of (1) phosphate groups, (2) electrons, or (3) acetyl groups.
Concept introduction: The sum of various
ATP is a
(b)
Interpretation: To indicate whether the biochemical function of
Concept introduction: The sum of various chemical reactions occurring in the human body is called metabolism and the reactions individually are known as metabolic reactions. During these metabolic reactions, the various metabolic intermediates are formed for the short time to complete the reactions.
(c)
Interpretation: To indicate whether the biochemical function of
Concept introduction: The sum of various chemical reactions occurring in the human body is called metabolism and the reactions individually are known as metabolic reactions. During these metabolic reactions, the various metabolic intermediates are formed for the short time to complete the reactions.
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide
(d)
Interpretation: To indicate whether the biochemical function of CoA–SH molecule involves transfer of (1) phosphate groups, (2) electrons, or (3) acetyl groups.
Concept introduction: The sum of various chemical reactions occurring in the human body is called metabolism and the reactions individually are known as metabolic reactions. During these metabolic reactions, the various metabolic intermediates are formed for the short time to complete the reactions. CoA–SH is an example of a metabolic intermediate.
Coenzyme A (CoA) is a coenzyme which is utilized in various metabolic reactions. The functions of coenzyme A include oxidation of pyruvate in the citric cycle and fatty acid oxidation.
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