Fund. of General, Org... -Masteringchem.
Fund. of General, Org... -Masteringchem.
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Author: McMurry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.12UKC
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Fates of the carbon and nitrogen atom in a catabolized amino acid has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Each amino acid is catabolized by a peculiar pathway, but the general sequence involves (a) Removal of amino group

(b) Use of the removed NH2 in the synthesis of new compounds or ammonium ion

(c) Passage of nitrogen into urea cycle and

(d) Incorporation of the carbon atoms into that can enter the citric acid cycle.

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